A serious traffic accident occurred in the city this afternoon Villa Elvira de La Plata, right in front of the Eighth section of the police station. A motor police officer was injured after a collision with a private vehicle. The matter is still under investigation.
The accident occurred at the intersection of the avenue 7th and 74th streets, right in front of the police station, abruptly stopping car traffic in the area.
The strong impact left the motorized officer lying on the asphalt. Police personnel from the police station itself provided immediate assistance and the presence of emergency services was requested. Quick, an ambulance SAME (Emergency Medical Care System) arrived at the scene.
Meanwhile, paramedics immobilized the injured officer at the scene and treated him before transporting him to a nearby health center where he received more comprehensive medical care and was able to assess the severity of his injuries. According to witness statements, the driver of the private car was uninjured and remained at the scene of the accident to give a statement.
Due to the presence of the damaged vehicles, the work of the rescue personnel and the subsequent intervention of the experts, vehicular traffic in the sector was completely stopped cut. Diversions have been put in place to regulate traffic flow and avoid further complications.
In the picture taken at the scene, you can see the moment when several agents and civilians, including personnel who appear to be traffic personnel, help the police officer who has fallen on the street, with the patrol car and the police station in the background.
Finally, the judiciary opened a case that was classified as provisional “Unjustified injuries” to determine the exact circumstances of the accident and determine liability. The results of the traffic investigations and witness statements are awaited to clarify the course of the accident.