Overview
- The Tribunal Oral en lo Criminal II of La Plata scheduled the oral trial for November 2, 3 and 6, 2026 after a preliminary hearing that refined the evidentiary lineup.
- Felicitas Alvite is charged with homicide with eventual intent over the April 12, 2024 death of motorcyclist Rubén Walter Armand, exposing her to a potential 8 to 25 years in prison.
- Investigators cite camera footage and crash forensics indicating speeds above 90 km/h, multiple red-light crossings, a victim displacement of over 60 meters and braking marks exceeding 100 meters.
- The defense challenges the probe, seeks to downgrade the charge to negligent homicide, has filed nullity claims and requested a supplemental instruction with five to six additional evidentiary measures.
- Co-defendant Valentina Velázquez will be tried for participating in an illegal speed test, while Alvite remains under house arrest and, according to her lawyer, suffered a panic attack after learning the schedule.