A man died Tuesday night after a Route 13 bus ran over him in the center of Soyapango, authorities reported.

According to witnesses, the victim was a salesman in the sector and was identified as W. Herrera, about 45 years old.

On the other hand, they indicated that the driver of the bus had escaped by abandoning the unit in the area.

In addition, paramedics from the Medical Emergency System arrived after receiving the call, but the victim no longer had vital signs, so they proceeded to coordinate with other institutions.

Along with his body was a plastic box in which he sold his products. The causes that caused the accident are still being investigated.