David C. Birkenbach, 66, killed in pedestrian collision with city bus at Stadium Boulevard and Monk Drive in Columbia, Missouri
UPDATE: Police identify man killed in crash involving city bus
"The primary contributing factor in this crash is the transit bus failing to yield to the pedestrian within the crosswalk, while turning left at the intersection, resulting in fatal injuries to the pedestrian," according to the release.
Family of pedestrian killed in bus crash files lawsuit against driver, city
Attorney William D. Rotts filed a wrongful death petition Monday on behalf of David Birkenbach's two sisters, Jane Birkenbach and Linda Hallenberger, and his brother, Jimmy S. Birkenbach, in the Circuit Court of Boone County, one week after the incident, according to court documents.
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