School Bus Hits Pedestrian Crossing the Road on Manatee Avenue, Bradenton police Say

A 59-year-old man was hit by a private school bus early Thursday morning while crossing Manatee Avenue in Bradenton, Florida. According to the Bradenton Police Department, the accident occurred just after 6:30 a.m. near 26th Street East. The man, whose name has not yet been released, was not walking in a designated crosswalk when he was struck by the bus.

Emergency Response and Road Closure

Following the accident, police swiftly shut down the westbound lanes of Manatee Avenue to manage the scene and ensure the safety of first responders. The closure lasted from approximately 6:45 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. as authorities cleared the area and conducted an initial investigation. The injured pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. While police have not provided details on his condition, they confirmed that the man was alive when he was transported. No additional information has been released about the extent of his injuries.

No Injuries to Students on the Bus

At the time of the incident, the private school bus was carrying students to a charter school. Thankfully, none of the students on board were harmed in the crash. The bus driver was also uninjured. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, and no further details have been provided regarding the driver’s status or potential charges.

As of Thursday morning, the investigation is ongoing, and police are expected to release more information as it becomes available.