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07/21/2021 6:01 AM
Clarín.com
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Updated 07/21/2021 9:06 AM
In order to continue with the civil lawsuit against a doctor who, while driving drunk, killed a 25-year-old young man, the victim's mother must deposit 450 thousand pesos as a fee.
This was reported by the Superior Court of Justice to Liliana Guerra, mother of Ronald Lezcano Guerra, who was run over while he was riding his bicycle to work at the port of Rawson by the car driven by Nicolás Suganuma (30).
The experts found that the doctor was driving drunk and at a time not allowed at that time, since there were time restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The accident occurred at approximately 5 a.m. on January 18, and Ronald died instantly.
Ronald Lezcano Guerra's mother's request for justice in Chubut.
“I can't believe what is happening to me.
I still haven't been able to mourn my son's death.
I feel attacked by Justice
.
Victims become victimizers.
And I'm not just saying it for myself.
Also for many people who suffered the loss of relatives in traffic accidents and are going through the same thing, "the victim's mother told
Clarín
.
"Where am I going to get such an amount of money? Justice is on the side of those who kill," added the woman, visibly distressed by this new situation that she has to go through after the tragic death of her son.
Even for this Tuesday a review hearing was scheduled, where the continuity of Suganuma's preventive detention was going to be discussed, which was postponed without a date.
It was at the request of the family's lawyer and plaintiff, Gladys Olavarría.
The doctor Nicolás Suganuma (26), arrested for running over and killing Ronald Lezcano Guerra (25) in Rawson, Chubut.
The professional informed the media that on Monday morning she received a notification from the Office of the Judicial Rate of the Superior Court of Justice giving her a period of 15 business days to pay $ 450,000 for the civil claim for damages against Suganuma is still being processed.
If he did not do so, he would have to pay a fine of half that amount.
“I lost my son in the most cruel way.
And now Justice comes to me again with this.
We already had to pay a similar sum when it all started
.
I did it with the help of many people.
But now it is impossible.
And also, they threaten to charge me a fine if I don't pay.
And if I don't pay, I won't be able to continue with the civil lawsuit.
It's a barbarity.
It is as if everything went backwards ”, added Liliana.
They also informed him that if he does not pay the full fee at some point, he will lose the right to claim damages for the death of his son.
Ronald Lezcano Guerra (25) was killed by a drunk doctor in Rawson, Chubut.
The usual thing is that before a road accident the criminal responsibility is discussed in a jurisdiction and the monetary compensation goes to the civil Justice.
However, in this case, Olavarría and Guerra decided that both issues be decided in the same file to concentrate and accelerate the process.
“We have to see where to get the funds from and we cannot hold the hearing if the defense does not hear the civil lawsuit, which is one of the points that was going to be discussed.
It is even in favor of the accused, who has the right to question the settlement that we present, ”Olavarría explained to
Diario Jornada
.
Liliana considers it illogical to have to pay that money to claim compensation for the young man's death.
More considering that, as a mother, she has other children to support.
According to the law, when the complaint is the one that prompts the civil action, the payment of the justice fee is deferred at the time of the sentence to decide who will take charge, which is usually the accused when he loses the trial.
Ronald Lezcano Guerra (25) was killed by a drunk doctor in Rawson, Chubut.
Most likely, now the complaint will file a reconsideration appeal so that the Tax Office or the same plenary session of the Superior Court of Justice can resolve the obstacle.
The truth is that, for the moment, the period of 15 working days began to run and the woman began another fight.
The first was immediately after the tragic accident when, by decision of a prosecutor (who later had to resign), Suganuma was released pending trial.
It was even learned that he intended to leave the city of Trelew, where he resides.
Ronald's mother made several protest marches, including one to the place of the accident, where a plaque was placed) so that the Justice could review the situation and grant the doctor prison.
So it happened.
The preventive expired on Monday and the new hearing was postponed without a date due to the judicial fair.
EMJ