PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A woman is recovering from her injuries after she was hit by a RIPTA bus in Providence on Friday night.
Police said 61-year-old Sheryl Hanley Skinner was crossing on Exchange Terrace at about 5:30 p.m. when she was struck by a Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus turning from Exchange Street.
Skinner was rushed to the hospital by a rescue.
Officials noted the area was well lit and all traffic control devices were working.
In a statement to NBC 10 on Friday, RIPTA said it is aware of the incident and is cooperating fully with authorities.
The incident is under investigation.