Woman struck and killed by transit bus in Saint John, N.B.

A woman was killed after being struck by a bus in Saint John, N.B.

A woman has died after she was struck by a transit bus in Saint John, N.B., early Thursday morning.

The Saint John Police Force responded to a report of a collision involving a bus and pedestrian near the intersection of McDonald Street and Loch Lomond Road around 6:10 a.m.

Police say the 43-year-old pedestrian died at the scene. Police say they have been in contact with her next of kin, but they aren’t releasing her identity.

“Any time there’s an accident, a motor vehicle accident when a fatality’s involved, I think the community really mourns for the family,” said Staff Sgt. Sarah Hobbs.

A section of Loch Lomond Road between McDonald Street and Courtenay Avenue was closed for several hours Thursday as police investigated the cause of the collision. It has since reopened.

The Major Crime Unit, forensics, Kennebecasis Regional Police and coroner’s office are all assisting the Saint John Police Force with the investigation.

Hobbs says it’s too soon to say whether charges will be laid.

“We have had the opportunity to interview witnesses,” Hobbs told CTV News Atlantic.

“We are still looking for and seeking, if somebody has dashcam that might have been in there at the time of the accident, or anyone that may have video set up on their house that angles towards Loch Lomond Road, we would appreciate it if they would send that in to police.”

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.

City cooperating with police

The City of Saint John confirmed the incident involved one of its transit buses and it says it’s “cooperating fully” with police as they investigate.

“We are deeply sorry to share that a tragic incident occurred early this morning involving a Saint John Transit vehicle and a pedestrian,” said the city in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the individual’s family and loved ones during this very difficult time. Incidents like this are difficult for our entire community.”

The city says it won’t be releasing any further information at this time, so as not to “interfere with the active investigation.”

“We appreciate the professionalism and compassion shown by the first responders who are attending the scene,” said the city, also noting it’s supporting employees impacted by the incident.

Saint John Mayor Donna Reardon also offered her condolences to the victim’s family and everyone involved.

“Just like with any other tragedy or trauma, the City of Saint John, we want to support our employees,” Reardon told CTV News Atlantic. “So absolutely, there will be supports in place for that person and for the people that they work with.”

-With files from CTV News Atlantic’s Avery MacRae

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