Woman Dies in Hospital Following Incident Involving Truck

Woman Dies in Hospital Following Incident Involving Truck

San Antonio Tragedy: Woman Falls from Truck and Later Dies In Hospital

A tragic incident took place in San Antonio on August 24 when a woman fell off a moving truck during a domestic dispute. The victim has now been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office as 32-year-old Roxana Bafidis.

Fateful Argument Leads to Death

According to authorities, Bafidis was involved in an argument with an unidentified male while in a truck at the 17800 block of La Cantera Terrace. The dispute reportedly took place around 1:30 a.m on Saturday. During the course of the dispute, the man decided to drive away. Tragically, Bafidis held onto the moving truck but fell, leading to fateful blunt-force injuries to her head. She was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to her injuries.

Investigators Continuing Examination of the Case

Following her death, the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the incident to be an accident. San Antonio police responding to the incident noted that upon their arrival, they found Bafidis with visible head injuries. Witnesses at the scene reported Bafidis falling from the moving truck as the dispute escalated.

Driver Flees Scene: Charge of Failing to Render Aid Expected

The unidentified male who was driving the truck fled the scene post the incident. The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) plans to charge the individual with failure to stop and render aid to the victim once caught. The SAPD continues to actively investigate the case, looking for leads to identify and apprehend the man involved in the incident.

Community Mourning and Police Appeal

The tragic loss of Bafidis has left her family and the local community in mourning. The police are urging for anyone with relevant information related to the case to come forward. Encouraging citizens to contribute to their investigation, the SAPD has reassured the public that all leads will be followed up with the highest degree of professionalism.

Adherence to Reporting Guidelines

In light of the ongoing investigation and out of respect for the grieving family and community, media and the public are asked to adhere to reporting guidelines. This includes not speculating about the case or sharing potentially harmful rumors. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that the factual information is shared, respecting the privacy of all individuals involved.


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