Man, 60, struck by SEPTA bus driver while crossing street, police say

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Man, 60, struck by SEPTA bus driver while crossing street: Police
Police say a 60-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after he was struck by a SEPTA bus driver while crossing the street.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man was seriously injured after he was hit by a SEPTA bus driver while crossing the street on Tuesday.

It happened around 4:10 p.m. while the bus driver was traveling eastbound on 58th Street and Woodland Avenue in the city's Kingsessing section.

Police say the 60-year-old male victim was walking westbound on 58th Street attempting to cross the roadway when he was struck by the bus driver making a left turn.

The man was rushed to an area hospital where he's listed in critical condition.

The bus driver remained at the scene.