A man was killed after getting off a city bus on the Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
JSO spokesperson Jocelyn Wells said the man, believed to be in his late 30s, walked in front of the bus, into the road and was struck and killed by a FedEx truck at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Ellis Road.
She said the man crossed the street at midblock.
The JTA bus stayed at the scene. Witness Dennis Kline said JTA brought in another bus to make sure passengers were able to get to their destinations.
Kline said several people yelled at the man to stop. He said the man appeared to be wearing headphones at the time of the accident.
During the news conference, Wells reminded the public the importance of pedestrian safety.
"Make sure that the traffic is clear before crossing," Wells said. "Once you get off of the bus, I would wait until the bus takes off so that you have a clear sight of what's coming. More so than anything else, cross at a red light."
JTA's communication manager, David Cawton, released the following statement:
“The Jacksonville Transportation Authority sends our sincerest condolences to the family during this most difficult time.”