Father of Lucía Rubiño demands prison sentence for person responsible for fatal hit-and-run
Jorge Rubiño will lead a demonstration this afternoon outside the juvenile court, where judge Jorge Toro will issue his ruling against N.M., accused of killing the young woman in October 2023 whilst driving a car.
Father of Lucía Rubiño demands prison sentence for person responsible for fatal hit-and-run
This afternoon, magistrate Jorge Toro will deliver the sentence in the trial against N.M., who must answer for the death of Lucía Rubiño. The incident occurred in October 2023 in San Juan, when the defendant—then a minor—was driving a Renault Sandero and struck the adolescent. The case is being heard by the juvenile court, which means the hearings are held behind closed doors and without press coverage.
Jorge Rubiño, the victim's father, spoke with the media outlet Telesol Diario and expressed confidence that the court would impose a custodial sentence. The man highlighted that the investigation proceeded swiftly, although he regretted the limited information available to the family members due to the confidential nature of the proceedings.
The father stated that the people who witnessed what happened and his daughter's schoolmates testified before the court and gave truthful accounts of the facts. He was confident that the magistrate would value these testimonies along with the rest of the evidence when making a decision.
Regarding the conduct of the defendant and his relatives, Rubiño indicated that throughout this period—nearly three years—no one from that circle made contact with his family to express regret or solidarity. He clarified, however, that today he would not be willing to receive them.
The father's central demand is that the San Juan court of justice apply a sentence commensurate with the gravity of the crime. "What I want is for them to answer for the harm caused," he stated. He considers it essential that the judiciary set a precedent regarding reckless driving behaviour, especially among young people.
Family members, friends and acquaintances of the deceased will gather this afternoon at Flagrancia to accompany the bereaved and call for a resolution that satisfies the complainants. Rubiño stressed that punishing such actions serves to educate the community about the consequences of irresponsible driving.
The reading of the verdict is scheduled for the coming hours at the court under Toro's jurisdiction.
Source: Google News PR — San Juan