A former Winnipeg Transit driver has been arrested in connection with the death of Gloria Davey, a 72-year-old woman who was hit by a bus while she was crossing an intersection in April.

The 45-year-old man was arrested on July 9 and faces one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death, Winnipeg police announced Monday.

The man has been released on a promise to appear in court at a later date.

Davey was walking across Keewatin Street and Burrows Avenue when she was struck by the transit bus on April 7. She later died of her injuries.

Gloria Davey was described as a fixture in Winnipeg's Jamaican community. (Facebook) Police investigators determined that Davey was standing on the southwest corner of Keewatin Street, intending to walk east on the pedestrian crosswalk.

The bus, which was travelling east on Burrows, turned southbound onto Keewatin and struck the woman, which resulted in her falling under the vehicle, according to police.

John Callahan, president and business agent of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505, told CBC News the bus driver has not driven since the fatal collision and resigned about three weeks ago.

An internal adjudication process has also been held, Callahan added.

Davey's death was mourned by the Winnipeg Jamaican Association, where she helped plan community activities.