A 29-year-old man died last night after his legs were run over by a Metropolitan Transit System bus in San Diego’s Core-Columbia neighborhood, turning an ordinary downtown transit stop into a fatal scene.
Police say the collision happened near 300 West B Street at about 9:50 p.m. A northbound bus pulled away from the curb and the man’s lower legs were struck. His name has not been released, and investigators say the exact circumstances are still being sorted out.
What police say
According to 10News, which cited the San Diego Police Department, the northbound MTS bus had stopped and, for reasons officers described as unknown, “the man rolled his legs in front of the back tires” as the vehicle pulled away. The station reports that he suffered fatal injuries and that investigators are interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance video from the area.
MTS system context
The Metropolitan Transit System runs dozens of bus routes along with four trolley lines across San Diego County, carrying more than 250,000 passenger trips on an average weekday. MTS has recently highlighted its investments in service and infrastructure as ridership continues to grow.
Police appeal for witnesses
San Diego police are asking anyone who saw the incident or has information about what happened to contact the department or call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. The San Diego County District Attorney’s office identifies that phone number as the county’s anonymous tip line.
MTS safety efforts
In the background, MTS has been publicly rolling out security and safety initiatives in recent years, including a 2024 Transit Security Initiative that increased on-vehicle and plain-clothes staffing and consolidated a 24/7 security hotline. MTS says those steps are intended to improve response times and visibility for riders, and notes that serious incidents on streets and sidewalks remain rare.
Investigation ongoing
The San Diego Police Department is continuing its investigation and has not yet released the victim’s name. As reported by 10News, detectives are still asking anyone with information to come forward.
