18-year-old dies after being hit by JTA bus on I-95 South near University Boulevard: FHP

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An 18-year-old died early Sunday morning after he was struck by a JTA bus on I-95 South near University Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The FHP report says the young man was walking east across I-95 around 4:30 a.m. when he stepped into the path of the bus and was hit.

A JTA spokesperson said the bus was not in service, and no customers were on board.

The 47-year-old man driving the bus was not hurt. He was wearing a seat belt, according to FHP.