BRADENTON, Fla. — The Bradenton Police Department says that a 59-year-old pedestrian was taken to a hospital after being hit by a charter school bus Thursday morning.

The incident happened on Manatee Avenue near 26th Street East.

Police said the man was not in a crosswalk when he was hit. There was no immediate word on his condition.

There were students on the bus, but no injuries.

The incident caused westbound Manatee Avenue to be closed for about 45 minutes.

Police are still investigating. 

LARGO PEDESTRIAN FATAL 

LARGO, Fla. — Police are investigating a fatal hit and run that happened Wednesday night just after 9 p.m. on Roosevelt Boulevard, just east of Highway 19.

Police said a car hit person trying to cross the street and drove off. A second vehicle also struck the pedestrian but that driver stopped.

The roadway was shut down for several hours while the investigation was conducted.

The investigation is ongoing, and the Largo Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to please contact the Largo Police Department at (727) 587-6730.