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1 Killed in Crash with MTS Bus in University Heights

An MTS bus goes down the street in San Diego in this undated image.
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An MTS bus goes down the street in San Diego in this undated image.

A driver died after crossing into oncoming traffic and hitting an MTS bus head-on Thursday in University Heights, according to San Diego police.

The collision involved an MTS bus and a Chevy Malibu on Texas Street south of Madison Avenue, SDPD Officer Darius Jamsetjee said.

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The Malibu was headed northbound on Texas when it crossed into southbound lanes and hit the bus, SDPD Officer Robert Heim said.

The 60-year-old man driving the Malibu, identified on Wednesday as Howard David Kritzer, died at Scripps Mercy Hospital.

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A 59-year-old bus passenger was treated for a head contusion, Heims said.

SDPD Traffic Division is investigating the crash.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

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