DOYLESTOWN, Pa. – A tragic accident on Monday afternoon has left the community mourning the loss of a treasured former educator.
Authorities identified the 83-year-old man as Ronald Davenport. He was hit and killed by a bus while crossing the circle in front of the Bucks County Free Library in Doylestown.
Police and local reports say the incident happened early Monday afternoon. Davenport was taken to Abington Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Montgomery County Coroner's office confirmed that he died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the accident.
Davenport, recently named in community updates, is remembered as a retired Central Bucks teacher. He spent years teaching local students and made a lasting impact on the Doylestown community, which he continued to visit after retiring.
The Bucks County Free Library, usually a quiet community spot, became the scene of this tragic incident. Doylestown Borough Police are still investigating the circumstances of the fatal collision.
The sudden loss of the retired educator has led to many condolences from former students and community members who remember him fondly.