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Argentine Cyclists Rodrigo Silva and Máximo Cornejo, 22, Killed in Córdoba Crash

An active police probe follows tributes from regional cycling groups.

Overview

  • The pair died after a Fiat Siena lost control and struck a streetlight pole on Avenida Armada Argentina near the Parque Futura area of Córdoba.
  • A woman who traveled with them suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Hospital de Urgencias.
  • Cycling bodies in Mendoza and Córdoba posted condolences and noted both 22-year-olds were seen as rising talents.
  • Rodrigo Silva was from Catamarca, raced the Vuelta de Mendoza, and previously rode for the SEP San Juan team.
  • Máximo Cornejo was from Monte Cristo, was preparing for the Gran Premio Monte Cristo road race, and worked with the town’s press office.