Man running to catch the bus hit by work truck in Glendale, police say

GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A man is seriously hurt after he was hit by a work truck while rushing to catch the bus Friday morning in Glendale.

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The collision was reported near 51st and Glendale avenues shortly before 7 a.m. Glendale police say a man was running across the road, attempting to catch the bus when he was struck by a work truck. The man was breathing at the scene but critically injured, according to police.

He was rushed to the hospital, but his current condition is unknown at this time.

The truck driver called 911 and reported that the man ran out in front of his truck, investigators said. Police do not believe speed or impairment were factors in the collision.

Glendale Avenue is shut down from 52nd Avenue to 56th Avenue. There is no estimated time to reopen the roadway.

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Drivers can use Bethany Home, Northern Avenue, 59th Avenue or 43rd Avenue as alternate routes.

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