The new year in Argentina began with a scandalous occurrence — first the death of a baby who was hit by a taxi, then the murder of the taxi driver by an angry mob:

Minutes before 2007 got started, a woman with a 8 month-old baby was run over by a taxi. The child died shortly after, according to Clarín.

After the accident, the driver was chased by a group of neighbors led by the father of the baby.

When he was caught, they beat him and stoned him to death, and he died in the hospital a few hours later.

Police are investigating the case and have arrested the father of the baby. They also are trying to confirm whether the taxi driver was drunk, although witnesses say he hit the victims when he swerved to miss a pothole.

This is a huge story in Argentina right now. If you read Spanish, check out Clarin’s coverage, which includes video.

Via / 20 Minutos