Lawrence W. Malsi, a 45-year-old undecided senior from Elgin, was treated and released from Memorial of Hospital of Carbondale after Wednesday’s accident with a Salukis Express bus.

Malsi was crossing South Illinois Avenue around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, when a the bus, which was turning south from Grand Avenue, collided with Malsi. The bus was driven by Steven J. Seibert, 30, of Carbondale.

The Carbondale Police Department could not be reached for comment on whether any tickets have been issued for the accident.

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