Crime & Safety
Metrobus Driver Punched By Man Angry At Missing Bus
The man missed the bus at Braddock Road and wanted to confront the driver at the Huntington Metro Station.
A man angry at missing the bus punched a Metrobus driver at the Huntington Metro Station around midnight last Wednesday, according to the local union representing drivers. The punch was so strong, it broke the female driver's tooth, FOX5DC reported.
ATU Local 689 and witnesses said the passenger had been upset about missing the bus at Braddock Road. He decided to take a train and confront the bus driver at the Huntington Metro Station.
The union says another passenger tried to help as the suspect approached the bus driver, but he pushed the passenger away before punching the driver.
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A Metro spokesperson told WTOP the man fled after punching the driver. The investigation is ongoing in identifying the suspect.
While the union released surveillance images of the suspect, Metro did not publicly release the images. The incident is being described as a malicious wounding.
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Man accused of punching female @wmata bus driver in the face, breaking her tooth after he missed the bus. Union says guy rode train to catch up w/ driver at Huntington Metro station. He’s still on the loose. Union provided surveillance photo. @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/kcDTlTCHRT
— Lindsay Watts (@LindsayAWatts) April 30, 2018
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