A car plunged into a main irrigation canal in the Cervantes area on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, resulting in two fatalities and one injury. The incident, which occurred during the morning hours, prompted a large-scale rescue operation involving police, firefighters, and medical personnel.
Authorities recovered the vehicle and the bodies of the victims after a challenging effort, according to reports. The crash is under investigation, with initial findings suggesting the car struck a pillar before entering the canal.
The victims have been identified as employees of the Río Negro judicial system: Yanet Amarilla Alba, who worked at the Civil Court’s Comprehensive Processing Office, and Diego Díaz, an employee of the Villa Regina Judicial Office. They were reportedly commuting to function at the time of the accident.
The vehicle involved was a three-door Ford Ka. Rescuers secured the car with ropes to prevent it from being swept away by the current, officials said.
Carlos Freydoz, a regional police commissioner, stated that the victims were traveling on a rural paved road when the incident occurred. “The driver was able to acquire out, and the other two occupants were trapped,” he detailed.
According to Commissioner Freydoz, “We understand that the deceased was the driver’s partner. They were traveling with another woman. They are people around 35 years old.”
The victims lived in Roca and commuted daily to Villa Regina, sources within the judicial system confirmed. This tragedy underscores the risks faced by those traveling to and from work in rural areas.
In response to the tragedy, the President of the Superior Court of Justice announced a judicial recess with suspended deadlines for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in all judicial bodies of Villa Regina. The decision was made due to the profound impact of the accident on the local legal community.
The resolution suspends all procedural deadlines, with the exception of urgent matters such as serious case investigations, injunctions, and family law issues requiring immediate intervention.
