Argentine Transportation Minister Dies Driving National Route 7 to Junín.

[Pierre Smith]

A tough blow.

Probably the only minister in the entire government that was trustworthy, competent, and had a vision worth backing.

 

[Ries]

this is sad - this was a guy who actually cared about infrastructure, and roads, his whole life, and was in the right place, as you say, and then, he dies driving. Very ironic and tragic.

 

[Rich One]

this is sad - this was a guy who actually cared about infrastructure, and roads, his whole life, and was in the right place, as you say, and then, he dies driving. Very ironic and tragic.

After so many traffic accident victims for years in Ruta 7 and 5 . Recently the area, Km 118, where the Minister Crashed, had been inaugurated as an Autovia ...! It was a straight flat road with no traffic at night and he crashed against the only guard rail in kilometres ..! You make your own conclusions.

 

[jblaze5779]

Christina?

 

[Redpossum]

Que descanse en paz

a terrible loss

 

[¡Sencillamente yo!]

After so many traffic accident victims for years in Ruta 7 and 5 . Recently the area, Km 118, where the Minister Crashed, had been inaugurated as an Autovia ...! It was a straight flat road with no traffic at night and he crashed against the only guard rail in kilometres ..! You make your own conclusions.

I saw the condition of the automobile after the incident. (Post accident photos.) Speed and loss of vehicle control were what came to mind first. Then I was wondering if lack of sleep may have played a part. Either way, no one deserves to die, this is a sad event.

 

[antipodean]

Perhaps the government could have put the money it spends on its new "alternative capitals" program, which the ex-minister was returning from, towards road safety or the pandemic instead to save lives rather than just generate photo-ops in the regions.

 

[¡Sencillamente yo!]

Perhaps the government could have put the money it spends on its new "alternative capitals" program, which the ex-minister was returning from, towards road safety or the pandemic instead to save lives rather than just generate photo-ops in the regions.

Given what is public knowledge about the accident, it is reasonable to conclude that the minister lost control of his vehicle. Due to excessive rate of speed, drowsiness, or some other kind of impairment or condition. This unfortunate event could have been avoided if the minister didn't commit whatever error was committed. JMHO

 

[semigoodlookin]

Isn't it something like over 95% of collisons are caused by human error? Driving on a stretch of road at night, it seems that was the case again. Speeding, sleeping, or distracted. It's crazy how many road deaths are avoidable.

At least the machines will take the blame when self-driving cars become more mainstream.

 

[antipodean]

Isn't it something like over 95% of collisons are caused by human error? Driving on a stretch of road at night, it seems that was the case again. Speeding, sleeping, or distracted. It's crazy how many road deaths are avoidable.

At least the machines will take the blame when self-driving cars become more mainstream.

Most likely yes - however potholes, lack of reflective strips, erosion or slippery surfaces, lack of lighting, lack of rumble strips and roaming wildlife certainly don't help to minimise that margin.
You can see the difference in road fatalities by country and it is not coincidence that those that invest more into road safety have far lower fatalities.