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AFA Referee Emanuel Leguizamón, 24, Dies in Route 3 Rollover in Santa Cruz

Authorities have opened a forensic probe into the crash that left three colleagues hospitalized.

Overview

  • The refereeing team was returning to La Pampa after officiating Boxing Club vs. La Amistad in Río Gallegos.
  • Preliminary police reports identify Cristian Rubiano as the driver and describe a loss of control with a rollover near Cañadón Minerales, close to Caleta Olivia.
  • Emergency responders transported the three surviving referees to the Hospital Zonal de Caleta Olivia, where they remain under observation.
  • The Liga Profesional and AFA issued condolences and ordered a minute of silence at scheduled matches.
  • Leguizamón had recently joined the AFA professional ranks and was active in regional and national lower-tier competitions.