How Did 3 Young People Die After a Pickup Hit Them Beside Route 65 in Santa Fe?

Three young people died and two others were injured on the night of Saturday 17 October 2026, when a pickup truck hit them while they were changing a wheel beside Provincial Route 65 in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. The crash happened between the localities of Monje and Díaz, in the department of San Jerónimo, about 80 kilometres from Rosario.

Key facts

• Where: Beside Provincial Route 65, between Monje and Díaz, San Jerónimo department, Santa Fe, Argentina, about 80 km from Rosario.
• When: On the night of Saturday 17 October 2026.
• Death toll: 3 young people died at the scene.
• Injured: Two other occupants of the car were injured and taken for medical attention. The pickup driver also needed treatment for injuries.
• Vehicles: A Renault 9 car and a Ford Ranger pickup truck.
• Investigation: The pickup driver was charged with triple aggravated homicide. Investigators are seeking to establish the circumstances of the crash.

What happened

The five young people were travelling in a Renault 9 when they stopped at the roadside to change a tyre. While they were beside the car, a Ford Ranger driven by a man travelling alone hit the car and ran over those who were standing beside the vehicle.

The three who died at the scene were identified as Franco Colman, 26, and Agustín Colman, 29, two brothers from Estación Díaz, and Luis Suárez, from Barrancas.

Casualties and emergency response

The three victims died at the scene. The other two occupants of the Renault 9 were injured and taken to the Samco de San Genaro, where they received medical attention. One of them had a fractured leg. The Ranger driver also needed treatment for injuries.

At the scene worked officers from Comisaría 11ª de Estación Díaz, the Comando Radioeléctrico de San Genaro, the Guardia Provincial and the Policía de Investigaciones, together with a forensic doctor, to carry out the corresponding expert examinations.

Investigation and what happens next

The Ford Ranger driver was charged with "homicidio triplemente agravado" (triple aggravated homicide), according to information circulated about the incident.

The investigation seeks to determine the circumstances of the crash and to establish whether the pickup was travelling above the permitted speed. Further findings will depend on the expert examinations and the progress of the case.

The crash is a reminder of how exposed people are when they stop beside a road to change a wheel, especially at night, and of why passing drivers need to slow down and move away from anyone standing at the roadside.

Frequently asked questions

How many people died in the Route 65 crash?

Three young people died at the scene: Franco Colman, 26, and Agustín Colman, 29, two brothers from Estación Díaz, and Luis Suárez, from Barrancas.

When and where did the crash happen?

It happened on the night of Saturday 17 October 2026, beside Provincial Route 65 between Monje and Díaz, in the department of San Jerónimo, Santa Fe, about 80 kilometres from Rosario.

What were the victims doing when they were hit?

They had stopped at the roadside to change a wheel on their Renault 9. A Ford Ranger hit the car and ran over those who were beside the vehicle.

Were other people injured?

Yes. The other two occupants of the Renault 9 were injured and taken to the Samco de San Genaro for medical attention, and the Ranger driver also needed treatment for injuries.

What charge does the pickup driver face?

The Ford Ranger driver was charged with "homicidio triplemente agravado" (triple aggravated homicide), according to information circulated about the incident. The investigation is continuing, including whether the pickup was travelling above the permitted speed.