Pedestrian Fatally Struck By MTA Bus In Manhattan

A pedestrian was fatally struck by an MTA bus early Monday morning in Kips Bay, Manhattan, according to police. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. as the victim was crossing East 28th Street near Third Avenue when a northbound bus hit him. The 41-year-old bus driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators; no arrests or charges have been made as the investigation continues. The victim was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, but his identity has not yet been released. It remains unclear who had the right of way at the time of the collision, and whether there were passengers on the bus. The scene was cleared and roads reopened by 9:30 a.m.