Damilola Matuluko Hit, Killed by METRO Bus near Rusk and Smith in Houston

Damilola Matuluko Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident near Rusk and Smith

Damilola Matuluko Hit, Killed by METRO Bus near Rusk and Smith in Houston

Houston, Texas – The woman who was fatally hit by a METRO bus Friday morning in downtown Houston has been identified as Damilola Matuluko, according to the METRO Police Department.

The deadly accident happened around 7:40 a.m., May 31, near the intersection of Rusk and Smith.

Police said the METRO bus was traveling southbound on Smith when it stopped at a red light in the turn lane. When the light turned green, the bus turned left onto Rusk and struck Matuluko, who was also walking southbound. Matuluko had the right of way and was at the crosswalk.

Matuluko was killed in the crash.

It was raining at the time of the crash.

The police are investigating the crash.

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