Dwayne Crowder Jr. Obituary, Death; Gardena man dies after being struck by Metro bus.
Dwayne Crowder Jr. Obituary, Death – The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office has identified the man who was fatally struck by a Metro bus at a Gardena transit terminal earlier this week. The victim has been confirmed as 33-year-old Dwayne Crowder Jr. Details regarding his place of residence were not immediately available.
According to Metro officials, the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Harbor Gateway Transit Center, located at 731 W. 182nd Street, just east of Vermont Avenue. Crowder was found lying unconscious in the bus turnaround area when the accident happened. Metro stated that passengers on the bus alerted the driver that a person had been run over, prompting an immediate response.
“The Los Angeles Fire Department and the Los Angeles Police Department responded immediately to the scene and confirmed the pedestrian was deceased,” a statement from Metro said. The transit agency expressed condolences to Crowder’s family and noted that it is cooperating closely with law enforcement as the investigation continues.
Metro emphasized that safety remains a top priority and that the incident is under thorough review in partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department. Authorities are working to understand the circumstances that led to the fatal accident, including the sequence of events in the bus turnaround area and any contributing factors.
While the cause of the incident has not been publicly disclosed, investigators are examining the scene and reviewing reports from witnesses, including passengers who were on the bus at the time. The focus of the ongoing inquiry is to determine how Crowder came to be in the path of the bus and whether any safety measures could have prevented the tragedy.
The accident has drawn attention to pedestrian safety at transit centers and the potential risks in areas where buses maneuver in tight spaces. Metro officials have highlighted the need for both drivers and pedestrians to exercise caution in bus terminals and similar environments.
Local authorities have not announced any charges or cited specific causes as the investigation continues. However, Metro confirmed that it is fully cooperating with the LAPD and providing all relevant information, including bus operations data, passenger accounts, and any available surveillance footage from the transit center.
Community members and riders of the Harbor Gateway Transit Center have expressed shock and sorrow over the incident, recognizing the sudden and tragic nature of the accident. Metro has pledged to review procedures and safety protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The tragic death of Dwayne Crowder Jr. underscores the dangers that can arise in high-traffic areas where vehicles and pedestrians intersect. Authorities continue to investigate to determine the full circumstances, while Metro extends support to the victim’s family and the community.
Officials urge anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward to assist in the investigation. Updates are expected as Metro and the Los Angeles Police Department complete their review of the fatal accident.
