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Corinthians' Rodrigo Garro Involved in Fatal Accident Killing Motorcyclist in Argentina

Jan 4, 2025, 03:12 PM

Rodrigo Garro, a 27-year-old midfielder for Brazil's Corinthians football club, was involved in a fatal car accident in his hometown of General Pico, La Pampa province, Argentina, early Saturday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of streets 300 and 108, where Garro's pickup truck, carrying a passenger, collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of the 30-year-old motorcyclist, identified by local media as Nicolás Chiaraviglio. Garro was detained by authorities and underwent a breathalyzer test that indicated a minimal amount of alcohol in his system. After giving a statement, he was released by the police. The accident is under investigation, and Garro may face charges of involuntary manslaughter. Corinthians stated that they are in contact with the player, monitoring the situation, and have issued a statement regarding the incident.