How Did a Retired Federal Police Officer and a Motorcyclist Die in a Crash on Route 2 Near La Plata?

What happened on Route 2 near La Plata?

Two people died on Monday, 12 October 2026, in a traffic collision on Route 2 at kilometre 42, in the ascending carriageway towards the City of Buenos Aires, according to Diario El Día de La Plata.

The crash involved a Fiat Cronos car and a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle. Both drivers were killed in the impact.

Who were the victims?

• Gustavo Alberto Giordani — a retired federal police officer, who was driving the Fiat Cronos.
• The motorcyclist — who was riding the Kawasaki Ninja. His identity had not been released at the time of the initial report.

How did the crash happen?

According to preliminary information from the Departamento Vial de Samborombón, the collision occurred when Giordani attempted to cross the highway in order to turn back towards the capital. At that moment, the motorcycle struck the driver’s side of the car.

The account is preliminary, and more detail may emerge as the investigation progresses.

What was the response at the scene?

After the crash, the fast lane of the ascending carriageway was narrowed while road personnel worked at the kilometre 42 site. Traffic heading towards Buenos Aires was affected during the emergency response.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly did the crash occur?

On Route 2 at kilometre 42, on the ascending carriageway towards the City of Buenos Aires, in the La Plata area of Buenos Aires province, Argentina.

When did the crash happen?

On Monday, 12 October 2026. El Día de La Plata reported the tragedy that afternoon.

Who died in the collision?

Retired federal police officer Gustavo Alberto Giordani, the driver of the Fiat Cronos, and the rider of the Kawasaki Ninja. The motorcyclist had not been publicly identified in the first reports.

What is known about the cause?

The Samborombón road department’s preliminary account says Giordani was trying to cross the highway to head back towards the capital when the motorcycle hit the driver’s side of his car. The investigation was still at an early stage.