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Complete San Francisco County, CA accident reports and news.
Accidents in San Francisco County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In San Francisco County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in San Francisco County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a San Francisco County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about how a San Francisco County personal injury attorney can help.
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San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Mon, 10/20/2014A pedestrian was pronounced dead after being hit by a car in San Francisco. He has not yet been identified, and no more information is currently available about the accident. Check back for updates!
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Wed, 10/08/2014One person has died after a makeshift boat crashed into a pier early Wednesday. A witness phoned authorities at 6:11 a.m. Wednesday to report that a plywood boat traveling at full speed had crashed at Pier 52 in The City's Mission Bay neighborhood.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Thu, 10/30/2014At about 11:30am, Moreto was in a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a motorized cable car-syle tour bus, and was killed. The incident has sparked much discussion on the possibility of increasing safety measures on San Francisco streets.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Fri, 10/03/2014A 20 year old male pedestrian was struck by a taxi as he walked in a crosswalk in San Francisco's Marina District at the intersection of Bay and Buchanan streets near Moscone Recreation Center. The taxi driver, Raymond Rodriguez, 62, allegedly fled the scene but then returned.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Mon, 10/20/2014At around 4:55am on Mission Street, the victim was collecting his bicycle from a rack when a car driven by Garcia hit him and fled the scene. It was later fouind out that Garcia and the victim knew eachother, and that the collision was likely an intentional assualt or attempted murder.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Thu, 08/28/2014"It's just sad, very, very sad," Director of Public Works Mohammed Nuru said. "Any time there is an accident - and a fatal accident - in the type of work that we do, it rings a bell through the whole organization. We are reminding people to be cautious and safe.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Sun, 12/01/2013A motorcyclist who was struck and killed by a car in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood was identified Tuesday as Bill Beckwith, a contractor and carpenter who co-hosted the HGTV show Curb Appeal.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Wed, 05/14/2014BART is reporting that Pleasant Hill station is closed due to a major medical emergency, and there are delays of up to 30 minutes in both directions on the Pittsburgh-Bay Point line.
The person was reportedly hit around 10 a.m.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Fri, 05/02/2014The male victim of a hit and run collision early Saturday morning in San Francisco’s Mission District has died from his injuries Saturday afternoon, a police spokesman said.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Sat, 04/26/2014Crews recovered the body of a pilot along with his plane's fuselage Wednesday, days after the aircraft crashed into San Francisco Bay following a collision with another small plane that managed to land safely.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Tue, 04/22/2014A man walking near San Francisco's Stern Grove was critically injured when he was struck by a vehicle this morning, according to a fire official.
The man, believed to be between 20 and 30 years old, was hit around 7:35 a.m. near 20th Avenue and Wawona Street, the fire official said.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Mon, 04/21/2014A car struck a 12-year-old boy Tuesday night when he entered a road in Pacifica between two parked cars, police said Wednesday.
The collision was reported at 9:33 p.m. in the 400 block of Monterey Road.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Thu, 04/17/2014A man who drove into a San Francisco Municipal Railway bus stop and seriously injured a woman in The City's Mission Terrace neighborhood Friday night was allegedly under the influence, a police spokesman said today.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Tue, 04/15/2014A woman was struck by a taxi in downtown San Francisco on Wednesday afternoon.
The collision was reported at 12:36 p.m. near Bush and Stockton streets, a San Francisco police spokesman Officer said.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Wed, 04/09/2014A 4-year-old boy was struck by a car in San Francisco's Richmond District Thursday morning.
Emergency responders received reports of the crash at 43rd Avenue and Fulton Street at 11:43 a.m., according to the fire department.