Overview
- During an illegal motorcycle race near kilometer 35.5, the 24-year-old rider Ariel Federico Bellena crashed early Monday on the Buenos Aires–La Plata highway.
- A sudden group brake check triggered a loss of control as Bellena hit another bike, was thrown to the pavement, and died from head injuries without a helmet.
- Bellena was recording the ride and livestreaming on Instagram, and his own camera captured the moment of impact in clear detail.
- UFI No. 7 is investigating the death as negligent homicide, with Policía Científica processing the scene and AUBASA security footage under review.
- The case highlights how clandestine “picadas” tied to social media can push risky group riding, while user videos and road cameras now serve as key evidence.