A 43-year-old man was killed yesterday afternoon after being struck by a maxi taxi while attempting to cross the Priority Bus Route in San Juan.

The victim has been identified as Zwadie James, of Sou Sou Lands, Laventille Road, Febeau Village, San Juan.

According to police reports, around 2 p.m. on Monday, James ran from north to south across the bus route near the San Juan Promenade and into the path of a red-band maxi taxi which was proceeding east. The left front of the maxi made contact with James, knocking him to the ground.