Austin– Anthony John Diaz Hit by Bus on San Jacinto Boulevard
Posted on Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 at 7:20 pm
Authorities have released the name of the bicyclist who got pinned under a bus on San Jacinto Boulevard late Monday night.
The Austin-Travis County medic crew responded to San Jacinto Boulevard and 23rd Street after receiving a report just after 10:00 p.m. The details of the collision remains unknown but it was confirmed that a bicycle and a Capital Metro bus were involved. The bicyclist got trapped under the bus as a result of the crash.
Local authorities identified the victim as 39-year-old, Anthony John Diaz.
No other injuries were reported.
The CapMetro driver is cooperating with the investigation.
We express our deepest condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength you need to get through this difficult moment in your life. We strongly believe that authorities will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
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