Bus in Rijeka City Center Strikes Pedestrians on Crosswalk: 75-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured
The accident occurred on Tuesday when a 54-year-old driver, turning left, failed to yield to two pedestrians who were crossing on a green light.
The accident occurred on Tuesday when a 54-year-old driver, turning left, failed to yield to two pedestrians who were crossing on a green light.
Two elderly individuals were injured in a traffic accident that occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in the very center of Rijeka. At the intersection of Ivana Zajca Street and Ribarska Street, a city bus struck them on a marked pedestrian crossing where they had the green light.
According to police reports, the accident happened around 6:30 PM. The 54-year-old bus driver, with Rijeka license plates, failed to yield to pedestrians who were crossing the roadway while turning left. The bus hit a 75-year-old female pedestrian and an 80-year-old male pedestrian.
The injured were provided emergency medical care at the Rijeka Clinical Hospital Center. Doctors determined that the 75-year-old woman sustained serious bodily injuries, while the 80-year-old man suffered minor injuries. Further details about their current health condition have not been released at this time.
Police conducted an investigation at the scene, and the 54-year-old driver will face appropriate charges for causing a traffic accident. As of the time of this report, it is unknown whether the driver himself sought medical attention.
