In La Plata, Argentina, an 18-year-old woman named Eugenia Carril was found dead in a ditch after being reported missing since Friday night. The local police reported that she had been hit by a vehicle, and after investigations, they identified the driver involved through security cameras in the area. Carril had left her university late Friday evening and was heading home when the unfortunate incident occurred coupled with her disappearance.

Before her death, Carril had taken a bus to the intersection near a known area called Barrio Aeropuerto and planned to walk the remaining distance to her home. Her family raised alarm when she did not arrive home after a short walk of about six blocks. As the investigation unfolded, law enforcement focused on reconstructing her last known movements to understand the circumstances surrounding her death.

The tragedy underscores issues of safety and violence against women in Argentina, a topic that has garnered much attention and concern in recent years. As the community processes this loss, there are calls for increased measures to protect women and enhance public safety amidst rising incidents of violence in the country.