Fatal Pedestrian Accident At Grundy Hall Under Investigation By DA's Office

DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the death of an 83- year-old Doylestown man who was struck by a Bucks County Transit bus in the parking lot of Grundy Hall in August.

According to a police report obtained by Patch through a Right to Know request, Doylestown Township Police responded to the county-owned retirement home off of Easton Road on Wednesday, August 12, at 9:21 p.m. for an accident.

Police did not release details of the accident, the identity of the driver, or the victim. And the DA’s office said it will not be releasing any information until it has completed its investigation.

"That case remains an active and ongoing investigation," said DA spokesperson Manuel Gamiz. "Because the investigation is still open, we cannot speculate on potential charges or discuss specifics of the case until criminal charges are filed."

The man who was struck was taken to Abington Hospital, where he was pronounced dead by the Montgomery County Coroner’s office.

According to the coroner’s office, Ronald Davenport died from multiple blunt force injuries caused by the accident. He was 83 years old.

Davenport's family has retained Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky to represent the Estate of Ronald J. Davenport, according to the law firm.

“This family lost Ron suddenly and needlessly,” said the firm's founder Robert J. Mongeluzzi. “We are honored to stand with the Davenport family and to get the answers this family deserves.”

Mr. Davenport built a successful career in sales before retiring. In retirement, he spent time with his family and grandchildren and was active in his congregation and the community it served. He is survived by his wife, four adult children, and their families.

The Davenport family remembers Ron for the love and dedication he showed them, and for the many lives he touched, said the family's lawyers.

Attorney David Kwass said the firm has already gathered information about other Bucks County Transit bus collisions involving pedestrians, and about the design and layout of the area where Mr. Davenport was killed.

“Our investigation has already revealed that the bus driver, after running over Mr. Davenport, moved impact evidence at the accident scene and then fled,” said Kwass.

The family is asking anyone with information about the August 12 collision, or about Bucks County Transport buses at Grundy Hall, to contact counsel, David L. Kwass, Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky, at 215.575.2978 or by emailing dkwass@smbb.com.