A 31-year-old neurologist, Bárbara Rocío Granado Schonholz, died last Friday, April 10th, after being struck by a colectivo (bus) of line 134 in the Villa Devoto neighborhood of Buenos Aires. The incident occurred as she was exiting the bus.
A Tragic Accident
According to reports, Granado Schonholz’s backpack became caught in the bus door as she disembarked, causing her to fall into the street and be run over by the same vehicle. Witnesses told emergency responders that the bus door closed unexpectedly, snagging her backpack.
Emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene and confirmed her immediate death. Police from Comisaría Vecinal 11 B secured the area as evidence was collected.
Investigation Underway
The driver, a 41-year-old man, was detained and a breathalyzer test was administered. The case has been classified as “investigation of homicide” by the National Criminal and Correctional Court No. 29, with the involvement of the Criminalistics Mobile Unit and the Forensic Road Engineering Division.
Police are collecting testimonies from passengers who were on board the bus at the time of the incident, which could influence the direction of the investigation.
Grief and Remembrance
Granado Schonholz’s mother shared her grief online, writing, “Two days ago, in a traffic accident, my beloved daughter left. There are no words to describe so much pain! Fly high, my girl and thank you for being with me for 31 years!” Her father, Carlos Granado, wrote, “Yesterday, in a traffic accident in Devoto, a bus took her from me.”
Colleagues at Hospital Ramos Mejía too expressed their sorrow, recalling four years of residency filled with “work, learning, and many laughs.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened on April 10th?
Bárbara Rocío Granado Schonholz, a 31-year-old neurologist, was fatally struck by a colectivo of line 134 in Villa Devoto after her backpack became caught in the bus door as she exited.
What is the status of the driver?
The 41-year-old driver of the colectivo has been detained, and a breathalyzer test was administered as part of the investigation.
What is being done to investigate the incident?
The case has been classified as “investigation of homicide,” and authorities are collecting evidence, including passenger testimonies, with the help of the Criminalistics Mobile Unit and the Forensic Road Engineering Division.
As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen what further details will emerge regarding the circumstances surrounding this tragic loss.
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