MISSOULA — An investigation is underway after a person died after being hit by a bus in Missoula on Tuesday.
The pedestrian died following the incident that happened shortly after 6:45 p.m. at West Pine and Ryman streets near the Mountain Line Transfer Station.
Missoula Police Department spokeswoman Lydia Arnold confirmed that the accident involved a bus and pedestrian.
The preliminary investigation indicates the deceased pedestrian was intoxicated, according to a news release.
The name of the pedestrian has not yet been released.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Missoula Police Department at 406-552-6281.