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Man struck by Metrobus in Takoma Park expected to recover, police say

The man who was hit appeared to be wearing all dark clothing and was not in the crosswalk, said WMATA in its statement.
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TAKOMA PARK, Md. — A man was struck by a Metrobus in Takoma Park, Maryland and has been taken to a hospital for his unknown injuries, confirmed by WMATA officials and by the Takoma Park Police Department. 

The man was hit by the Metrobus around 6:30 p.m. on Monday in the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Auburn Avenue, said Takoma Park Police.

The man who was hit appeared to be wearing all dark clothing and was not in the crosswalk, said WMATA in its statement.

Takoma Park Police said the driver of the bus remained on the scene of the crash.

On Tuesday, police said in an updated release that the man struck has injuries not thought to be life-threatening. He is expected to recover.

This is still an active investigation that Takoma Park Police is leading. 

WUSA9 will continue to update this story as more information comes into our newsroom and station.

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