The Hacienda Heights man was involved in the crash around 5:45 p.m. at Azusa Avenue and Pepper Brook Way.
Los Angeles County, CA. – 79-year-old Chi Tan Wong died after he was struck by a transit bus Monday afternoon at an intersection in Hacienda Heights, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner reported.
The Hacienda Heights man was involved in the crash around 5:45 p.m. at Azusa Avenue and Pepper Brook Way.
Authorities said Wong was hit by a Foothill Transit bus under unclear circumstances.
Police officers and firefighters responded to the scene and found Wong unresponsive.
The pedestrian died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Santa Fe Springs, CA. – A pedestrian died after being hit by a Metro bus on Monday evening in Santa Fe Springs.
The fatal auto-pedestrian collision was reported around 5:45 p.m. at the intersection of Azusa Avenue and Pepper Brook Way, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The circumstances surrounding the collision were not immediately determined.
The unidentified pedestrian was pronounced dead at the accident scene.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.