Man allegedly jumps in front of Orange Line bus

A critically injured man is in surgery now at a local hospital after allegedly jumping in front of an oncoming Orange Line bus on Wednesday, authorities said.

The 8:30 a.m. collision happened about one-half mile from the Tampa Avenue station as the commuter bus headed west on its route and encountered the man standing on the fenced off right of way.

The bus operator told authorities that he slowed down and steered the bus away from the man, who allegedly jumped in front of the vehicle, said Marc Littman, Metro spokesman.

Littman said the man was struck and then was stuck under the bus.

“It was no where near a station,” said Littman. “I have no idea what someone would be doing there.”
Littman said this marks the first serious accident with a pedestrian and the Orange Line, which runs from North Hollywood to Warner Center.

Bus service was detoured around the accident.