Man dies after being struck by Metro bus, 2 other vehicles
A pedestrian died Thursday afternoon after being struck by a Metro bus, authorities said.
A Route 217 bus was turning right from Apple Street onto Washington Boulevard near Interstate 10 when it struck the man, Metro spokesman Luis Inzunza said. According to an LAPD spokesman, the victim was struck by two other vehicles as well as the bus. All three drivers stopped.
The man was in a crosswalk but it was unclear if he was crossing with the signal.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the victim was 73 years old but his name has not been released.
The bus had no passengers on board, as it was just leaving a layover zone at the West Los Angeles Transit Center under the freeway, Inzunza said.
The cause of the accident is under investigation. Inzunza said investigators will review footage from on-board cameras. It is standard procedure for the driver in a fatal crash to be tested for drugs and alcohol, he said.
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Photo: Police investigate a fatal accident involving two cars, a bus and a pedestrian. Credit: KTLA-TV
EDITOR'S PICKS:
These bus drivers think they own the streets!! They force other cars to change lanes with no regard to street safety, they will just ploy into you if you not fast enough. I hope the man's family sues the hell of MTA!!
RIP
Posted by: Noangelcity | April 14, 2011 at 09:45 PM
Bus driver is in big trouble.
Posted by: James Andrews | April 14, 2011 at 09:48 PM
" . . all three drivers STOPPED!" are you KIDDING ME? Is this a return to civility in LA? whoa
Posted by: d blane | April 14, 2011 at 10:33 PM
at first i thought bus drivers were crazy for just switching lanes.
having driven in the city for many years now, ive gotten used to it.
sometimes the buses have to do that because cars wont let them through
Posted by: Jack | April 14, 2011 at 11:03 PM
@Noangelcity, you should visit Manila and see how the local jeepney drivers drive.
Posted by: Rick | April 14, 2011 at 11:42 PM
John, we will miss you!!!
Having just seen you a few minutes before you tragically left this earth...we never would have expected this to happen.
So sad to see the news...we had actually passed by the scene, not even knowing what had happened.
You are in our hearts.
Posted by: Matt | April 15, 2011 at 11:09 PM