Pedestrian Struck By Metro Bus In Takoma Park Expected To Recover

Takoma Park MD

29 December, 2020

10:56 AM

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TAKOMA PARK, MD — A pedestrian who was hospitalized after being struck by a Metro bus in Takoma Park is expected to recover, police said. The man was hit around 6:40 p.m. on Monday at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Auburn Avenue. The bus driver remained on the scene, according to Takoma Park police. Authorities said the man was taken to a hospital as a priority one trauma patient, or a patient who is considered critically injured or needs immediate medical attention. They later determined that his injuries were non-life-threatening. Detectives have launched an investigation into the crash.