Man Jumps Out Of Moving Greyhound Bus On I-84, Dies

Man jumps out of moving Greyhound bus on I-84, dies

10:09 AM PDT on Wednesday, May 28, 2008

By TERESA BLACKMAN, kgw.com Staff

THE DALLES, Ore. -- A passenger jumped to his death from a Greyhound bus doing at least 65 miles an hour on Interstate-84 in The Dalles Wednesday morning, police said.


Oregon State Police/kgw.com photo

Police investigate the scene.
The 40-year-old tried to jump from a window near the back of the bus at about 3 a.m. and another passenger managed to pull him back. But then he tried again, seconds later, and this time he got out the window.


He landed on the freeway shoulder and died instantly, police said.


"Troopers report the estimated 3 foot by 4 foot window was opened when the victim pulled on an emergency release lever that allowed the bottom of the window to swing open, providing the space for him to jump out," said Lt. Gregg Hastings with Oregon State Police. "The bus driver was unaware of what was happening until the man was in the process of jumping out as passengers were yelling to get the driver's attention."


Authorities have not yet released the man's name, pending notification of relatives. But police said he was not from Oregon.


I-84 was closed for three hours early Wednesday morning during the investigation.
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Is riding the bus that bad?

I was tempted a few times on the trip to and from Mackinac Island on a coach bus with a bunch of fourth graders a few weeks ago.

I feel so sorry for this man and his family. :cry:

The smell and the people and the smell of the people.

I would recommend saving up for a rental car or just about anything else. Amtrak is better than the bus.