Man killed in bus crash in Manhattan's East Village

Male pedestrian died in MTA bus collision in East Village, Manhattan, after tripping near Avenue D and East 10th Street

EAST VILLAGE, NEW YORK (August 28, 2025) – A male pedestrian has tragically died after being struck by an MTA bus in the East Village, Manhattan, near Avenue D and East 10th Street.

According to the New York Police Department, the collision occurred on Tuesday around 10:40 p.m. A 45-year-old pedestrian tried to cross the street and stumbled at an intersection.

An MTA bus was turning south onto Avenue D when it struck the pedestrian. Paramedics were called to the scene to assist the victim.

He was transported to NYC Health + Bellevue Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The full investigation into the accident is currently ongoing.

Liability for bus accidents in the East Village

Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured each year in the United States. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, “3,434 pedestrians were killed on U.S. roadways in the first half of 2022, based on preliminary data from state highway safety offices. A second report analyzing data reported by states for all of 2022 found that roadways continue to be incredibly deadly for pedestrians.” Buses pose a number of hazards to pedestrians.

• Buses have large blind spots that can obscure the presence of pedestrians.
• Buses have a high ground clearance, which can result in pedestrians being pulled under buses.
• Buses regularly travel through areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.

Buses are considered public transport and their drivers are subject to high safety requirements. They must be very careful to avoid collisions with pedestrians. Many collisions with pedestrians are caused by drivers driving too fast. According to New York State Highway Code 1180no one shall drive a motor vehicle faster than is reasonable or safe given the prevailing road conditions. It is crucial that certain steps are taken following every bus accident.

• The actions of the bus driver that led to the accident should be understood.
• The police report on the accident should be checked.
• Surveillance footage of the collision should be requested.

Depending on the circumstances of a case, there can be numerous sources of liability in a bus accident. A governmental entity, such as a city or state, may be liable if the death of a pedestrian was caused by dangerous conditions on public property. These could include defects that cause pedestrians to fall onto the roadway. The family of someone killed in a bus accident may be able to obtain some measure of justice through a wrongful death lawsuit.

Investigation of New York MTA bus accidents

We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, PC extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in this accident. Anyone with additional information regarding the incident should contact police. We sincerely hope that city officials will consider taking steps to make this intersection safer.

Have you or someone you care about been injured in an MTA bus accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is ready to answer any questions you may have. It is very important to us that accident victims know their rights and that those rights are protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need assistance of any kind, we are here for you. You can reach us anytime at (516) 908-9792.