Gainesville, FL (March 18, 2020) - A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by an RTS bus in Gainesville. The crash happened on Tuesday, March 17th.
Police say that the pedestrian was crossing 34th Street when they were struck by the bus. Rescue workers transported the unidentified pedestrians to UF Shands Health. The pedestrian's name and gender were not immediately revealed. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk when the crash took place and was walking from the right side of the roadway towards the center median. There were no other injuries reported.
Police have not released any further details.
A Florida pedestrian crash is often a very severe and serious event. Approximately 75% of all pedestrians who are involved in a crash will need to be hospitalized for treatment due to injuries suffered in the collision. Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable when they are involved in a crash with a vehicle. Pedestrian accidents often take place at high speeds and leave the victim little time to react or protect themselves.
Our condolences are with the victim of this crash in Gainesville and we hope for a complete recovery.
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