– “71-year-old woman struck by bus”
– “Saint John woman dies in bus accident”.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday evening in the north end of Saint John, resulting in the death of a 71-year-old pedestrian. The unfortunate incident involved a public transit bus operated by Saint John Transit.
According to the Saint John police, they received a report of a collision at approximately 6:15 p.m. The incident took place at the intersection of MacLaren Boulevard and Itty Bitty Way, situated in the Crescent Valley area.
The pedestrian, identified as Wanda Ethel Roche, was immediately transported to the hospital following the accident. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.
Fortunately, no passengers on the Saint John Transit bus, including several individuals, sustained any injuries during the incident.
In their efforts to gather more information about the accident, the police are urging anyone who may have dash-cam or video footage of the incident to come forward and share it with them.
The City of Saint John expressed its condolences to the family of the victim through a post on the city’s social media accounts and website on Wednesday. The city also emphasized its full cooperation with the ongoing police investigation by providing all necessary resources, including the bus involved in the incident and the onboard video footage.
While the bus driver’s identity has not been disclosed, the city assured that they are offering support to the driver during this difficult time. Additionally, the city authorities have pledged to review their safety protocols and training programs to ensure such incidents are prevented in the future.
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1. “71-year-old Saint John woman dies after being struck by bus”
2. “Saint John woman dies after being struck by bus”.
