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Martinsville pedestrian hit by school bus, driver charged with failure to yield

The woman had minor injuries, authorities said

Martinsville Police Department vehicle (WSLS 10)

A 49-year-old woman was taken to Sovah Health Martinsville with minor injuries after being hit by a school bus, according to the Martinsville Police Department.

Authorities said the woman was crossing Cleveland Avenue at the intersection when the incident occurred.

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After an investigation, police charged the bus driver with failure to yield the right of way to a pedestrian at an intersection.

The Martinsville Police Department reminds all drivers to stay alert and yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.


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