Howard Kritzer Killed in Head-On Crash with MTS Bus on Texas Street in University Heights
Howard Kritzer ID’d as Man Killed in University Heights Crash on Texas Street near Monroe Avenue
San Diego, California (May 25, 2021) – The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who died Thursday evening in a collision involving a Metropolitan Transit System bus in University Heights as Howard David Kritzer, 60, of San Diego.
At around 6:20 p.m. May 20, police said Kritzer was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu northbound on Texas Street when, for unknown reasons, he allowed the vehicle to drift into the southbound lane, where it collided head-on with the oncoming bus.
Man Killed in University Heights Bus Crash on Texas Street
Firefighters along with the paramedics responded to the scene and extricated Kritzer from the wrecked vehicle. He was then transported to Scripps Mercy Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries despite the life-saving effort performed by the medical personnel.
A passenger on the bus, a 59-year-old woman, was also taken to the hospital for treatment of a bruise to her head.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The San Diego Police Department is investigating the incident.
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- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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