On the eve of his return to the field after six months since suffering a seizure during a match last March between Estudiantes and Boca, Javier Altamirano was involved in a serious car accident in City Bell, resulting in an injury.
The Pinch released a statement on their social media, stating: “As a result of a car accident, Javier Altamirano suffered a ligament injury at the C5/C6 level (cervical spine). He must remain at rest, and new tests will be conducted to determine the next steps.”
The accident occurred at the intersection of streets 24 and 489 in City Bell. The soccer player collided with another truck and subsequently struck a wooden light post located at the corner. Consequently, both vehicles sustained significant damage to their fronts and sides.
According to the La Plata newspaper The Day, the woman driving the other vehicle was immediately taken by SAME to the nearest hospital, where she was reported to be out of danger with only minor injuries. The media outlet 0221 indicated that a report of the accident had been filed with the Functional Instruction and Trial Unit 14, led by prosecutor Marita Scarpino. Since one of the parties involved sustained injuries and required hospitalization, the case was classified under “wrongful injuries.”
The Pinch footballer was preparing with the rest of the squad for the match on date 16 of the Professional League, scheduled to be played at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday against Defensa y Justicia. Altamirano had been fully discharged on August 14 and was set to rejoin the lineup after a six-month absence following the alarming incident when he collapsed on the field at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium One.
At that time, 26 minutes had elapsed in the match between León and Boca when the Chilean experienced a decompensation due to a seizure, leading to the game’s suspension by mutual agreement between the teams. Thanks to the quick response of the medical staff, he was swiftly transported by ambulance to the nearest hospital, and his health was stabilized. Despite this, the uncertainty and difficult moments faced by the player were not unnoticed. Following thorough examinations, the official medical report confirmed that Altamirano suffered from “superior longitudinal sinus thrombosis” in the brain.
With hopes of returning to the field in an official match, the footballer will need to wait a bit longer before doing so.
The only active competition Estudiantes is involved in is the Professional League, although they are far from competing for the championship lead. After winning the League Cup in the first half of the Argentine football season and ensuring qualification for the next season’s Copa Libertadores, the La Plata team has struggled to maintain their performance, accumulating only 17 points from 15 matches, trailing significantly behind the 33 points tallied by leaders Vélez. Now, under Domínguez’s guidance, they must face Defensa y Justicia on matchday 16 and aim for a positive turnaround in the second half of the year.
Javier Altamirano’s Car Accident: Details and Updates
On the eve of officially playing a match again six months after suffering a seizure on the pitch last March during the duel between Estudiantes and Boca, Javier Altamirano was involved in a serious crash with his car at City Bell and suffered an injury.
Pinch through a statement on their social networks, detailed: “Product of a car accident, Javier Altamirano suffered a ligament injury at the c5/c6 level (cervical spine). He must remain at rest and new studies will be carried out to decide definitive behavior.”
Accident Details
The accident occurred at the intersection of streets 24 and 489 in the town of City Bell. The soccer player hit another truck and ended up hitting a wooden light post that was at the corner. In this way, both vehicles suffered considerable damage to the front and sides.
According to the La Plata newspaper The Day, the woman driving the other car was immediately transported by SAME to the nearest hospital, although she is out of danger and only has minor injuries. The media outlet 0221 reported that the accident was filed in the Functional Instruction and Trial Unit 14, headed by prosecutor Marita Scarpino. As one of the parties suffered injuries and had to be taken to the hospital, the case was placed under the cover of “wrongful injuries.”
Medical Updates
The footballer of Pinch was concentrated with the rest of the squad ahead of the match on date 16 of the Professional League between Estudiantes and Defensa y Justicia, which will be played from 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Altamirano was permanently discharged on August 14 and was going to be part of the roster again after six months of absence, following the worrying seizure incident that interrupted the match against Boca Juniors.
Health Incident Background
During a match against Boca Juniors, Altamirano suffered a severe decompensation that was caused by a seizure, which led to the suspension of the match. Quick action from medical staff ensured he was stabilized shortly after being transported to the nearest hospital. An exhaustive check later confirmed that Altamirano suffered from superior longitudinal seno thrombosis in his brain.
What’s Next for Javier Altamirano?
The only active competition that Estudiantes must face is the Professional League, although it is far from fighting for the lead in the championship. After winning the League Cup and qualifying for next season’s Copa Libertadores, the La Plata team has struggled to maintain its level and has collected only 17 units in the 15 dates disputed, significantly less than the 33 points leader Vélez has. Now, those led by coach Domínguez need to gain momentum against Defensa y Justicia in the upcoming match.
Conclusion
While Javier Altamirano’s recovery from both the seizure incident and now this car accident poses challenges, his determination to return to the field remains strong. Fans and teammates eagerly anticipate his comeback as Estudiantes looks to turn their fortunes around in the league.
