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Pedestrian Struck by VITRAN Bus Dies

A 39-year-old man who was struck by a VITRAN bus a week ago died from his injuries Sunday, according to VIPD officers from the Traffic Investigation Bureau officers.

The victim has been identified as Dale Connor of Christiansted.

Traffic Investigation Bureau officers continue to investigate the accident, which occurred in the area of Contentment Road located west of Estate Richmond in Christiansted at about 5:07 p.m. July 12.

Several witnesses who were in the area at the time said the bus was traveling west on Contentment Road when it struck the victim who was walking along the south shoulder of the road.

Conner was taken to the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center where he was treated for a serious head trauma and other injuries, and died there Sunday.

Traffic Investigation officers continue to investigate this accident.

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