ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North in St. Petersburg was shut down after a woman was hit by a PSTA bus on Wednesday.
St. Petersburg Police Department said the bus was traveling west on 1st Avenue North around 10:23 a.m. and made a left turn on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North.
Denise Rozwarski, 58, was standing on the sidewalk just south of the intersection before she decided to step off of the curb. The PSTA bus then struck Rozwarski, who was not in the crosswalk.
St. Pete Fire Rescue freed her from underneath the bus, and she was transported to Bayfront Health in critical condition.
They also added that St. Pete Fire Rescue is on the scene to rescue the woman, who has critical injuries.
The road was shut down for several hours while officials investigated. The driver remained on the scene and cooperated with the police.
This is a developing story and will be updated when more details are available.
