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Dallas, TX (February 20, 2026) – A man was injured on Thursday afternoon, February 19, following an incident involving a DART bus near the intersection of Commerce St and St. Paul St in downtown Dallas. Emergency units responded to the scene around 1:26 p.m. after receiving reports of a pedestrian under a bus.
According to preliminary information, the man was riding a motorized scooter on the sidewalk when a DART bus turned onto St. Paul St. The scooter rider stopped suddenly to avoid hitting the bus, lost control, and fell off the scooter, landing underneath the vehicle. The bus was left tilted slightly to one side as crews secured the area.
The man suffered a non-life-threatening upper body injury and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. His current condition beyond that initial report has not been released.
Multiple emergency vehicles blocked nearby intersections as crews worked at the scene. The bus was removed around 2:20 p.m., and the area was later marked for documentation. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. Our thoughts are with the injured man as he recovers.
How Scooter and Bus Incidents Happen in Busy Downtown Areas
Downtown areas like central Dallas often see heavy foot traffic, public transit vehicles, and personal mobility devices sharing limited space. Scooters are commonly used for short trips, especially near transit stops and commercial corridors. When buses make wide turns, their size and limited visibility can create tight conditions for people traveling nearby.
Sudden stops are a frequent cause of falls involving scooters. Small wheels can lose balance quickly, especially if the rider brakes hard or swerves. Even low-speed falls can result in serious injuries if a rider lands near a large vehicle.
Clear markings, slower speeds near intersections, and awareness from both transit operators and scooter riders can help reduce these types of incidents. In dense city centers, shared awareness between drivers and riders remains key to improving safety for everyone on the road.
