Pedestrian struck by school bus in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- A collision involving a school bus and a pedestrian is under investigation in Wilmington, Delaware.

It happened after 4 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Road and 34th Street when the 39-year-old bus driver was turning eastbound.

The victim, a 66-year-old man, was walking in a marked crosswalk, police say.

He suffered a leg and other injuries after being struck by a school bus from the Brandywine School District.

Police say a Good Samaritan provided immediate care to the victim until officers and EMS arrived.

He was flown to Christiana Hospital for treatment. He underwent surgery, but so far, there is no word on his condition.

The children on the school bus were not hurt.

Police say charges are pending for the bus driver, who did stop at the scene.

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