In a tragic incident in Lomas del Mirador, a bus driver was arrested after he struck and killed a four-year-old girl while she was crossing the street with her family. The incident was captured by a security camera, showing the girl crossing at the corner of Díaz Vélez and Hernandarias when a bus from line 218 made a left turn without stopping to give right of way to pedestrians. The front wheel of the bus caught the dress of the little girl, causing her to fall, and she was subsequently run over by the rear tires. Her parents were reported to have desperately shouted for the driver to stop the vehicle.

Emergency services arrived on the scene quickly; however, according to reports from Primer Plano Online, the young girl succumbed to her injuries immediately at the scene. The incident highlights serious concerns regarding driver responsibility and pedestrian safety in urban areas of Argentina. In response to this devastating event, Alejandra Núñez, a prosecutor from the UFI N.° 8 of La Matanza, ordered the immediate arrest of the bus driver, holding him accountable for the fatal incident.

This incident raises broader questions about traffic regulations, enforcement, and the need for increased awareness of pedestrian rights among drivers. It underscores the importance of stricter traffic laws and their enforcement to prevent similar tragedies in the future, especially considering the vulnerability of children as pedestrians. The local community is likely to demand accountability and action to ensure safer streets for all residents.