This Sunday, December 7, 2025, a serious accident occurred that claimed a life in the rural area of Abasto, at the level of the avenues 208 and 32, in the western area of La Plata. A 35-year-old Wilde man died almost instantly after the vehicle he was driving – a gray Ford Ka – veered off the path and overturned, throwing him outside.
According to police sources who had exclusive access THE DAY, They said the car was identified and driven with patent DOB-065 a 35 year old manlost control for reasons still under investigation. After leaving the road, the vehicle rolled over several times and ended up destroyed on the side of the road in a meadow.
Meanwhile, a few minutes later, the same ambulance number 06 arrived with doctors confirming death at the scene. Security forces secured the area to allow the experts to work while verifying that the vehicle was registered in the name of the driver himself.
Another witness who was also interviewed in this way stated: “Apparently he was just driving, but everything is being investigated.”. At the same time, UFI No. 10 of La Plata initiated measures and ordered accident investigations to be carried out.
Police personnel of the Seventh Supply Police Station, He is currently working on surveillance of municipal and private cameras and is looking for witnesses who can provide data about the mechanics of the incident.
Traffic disruptions and recommended detours
Due to police operations and the ongoing investigation, traffic remains restricted in the area of 208 and 32. This causes delays and complications for those traveling through the sector. Authorities recommended avoiding the area until the work is completed and, if possible, using alternative routes such as Avenue 203 or Route 36 to get into the city Lisandro Olmos, Etcheverry or Abasto.
Longstanding neighborhood complaints
On the other hand, residents of the area reiterated that they have been demanding for years the installation of speed bumps and lights on the road, especially in the section where the incident occurred. “At night it’s a wolf’s den.”They stressed that lack of lighting and speeding are a constant risk for travelers in this sector.
A Sunday to forget in traffic
In addition to the fatal accident in Abasto, another vehicle accident was reported 19 between 58 and 59, A vehicle traveling downhill collided with what appeared to be a parked vehicle.
A local frontwoman lamented what happened, pointing out that “I went out to run errands for a while and when I came back I found this scene.” Due to the incident, traffic on the avenue remained restricted even at midday.
It emerged from the neighborhood that the driver had been driving his car under the influence of alcohol. However, the circumstances of what happened were the subject of the investigation.
The numbers and deaths from traffic accidents in La Plata, Berisso and Ensenada
The case is not an isolated one. According to this newspaper, with this new fatality, 73 people died in traffic accidents today La Plata, Berisso and Ensenada since January 1st. The figure far exceeds the 64 deaths recorded by this time last year and marks a worrying rise in the number of serious episodes.
In this case, according to another EL DIA survey, most fatal accidents occurred in the western area of the city of La Plata, more specifically in the busiest arteries such as the 44, 520, 60, 66 and Highway 2 avenues.
Finally, the repetition of tragedies of this type revives the discussion about the responsibility of drivers, the need for stricter controls and the insecurity of certain urban structures in which high traffic volumes and ignorance about the roads mix. As the judicial investigation progresses, the death of the 45-year-old driver once again highlights an everyday drama that our region experiences.
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