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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, 03/10/2014A pedestrian was struck and injured by a car Tuesday in San Francisco's Financial District, police said.
The pedestrian was hit near the intersection of Sacramento and Battery streets about 6:10 a.m., said a police spokesman.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Sun, 03/09/2014A 5-year-old boy and his babysitter are recovering at a hospital after being struck by a vehicle while walking in San Francisco’s Richmond District Monday evening.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Sun, 03/09/2014A bicyclist was hit by a taxi Monday evening at Fifth and Market streets in San Francisco.
Police officers responded to the collision about 8:45 p.m., according to a spokesman for the department.
The driver remained at the scene, police said in a release.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Thu, 03/06/2014A man was arrested on suspicion of DUI and other charges Friday afternoon after crashing into two cars and injuring three people in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, a police sergeant said.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Sun, 03/02/2014Police have reopened Osgood Road in Fremont after a suspected drunken driving crash left a 4-year-old girl in critical condition this morning, a police sergeant said.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Wed, 02/19/2014A woman was struck by a truck in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood Thursday afternoon, a fire department spokeswoman said.
The collision was reported at 3:11 p.m. at California and Fillmore streets, a fire spokeswoman said.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Wed, 02/19/2014A 15-year-old boy was hit by a car Wednesday in a crosswalk at the same Sunset Boulevard intersection where an elderly man was killed crossing the street just two weeks ago.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Wed, 02/19/2014Two workers were seriously injured after falling from scaffolding at a skyscraper under construction in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood Thursday afternoon, a fire department spokeswoman said.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Tue, 02/18/2014A motorcyclist died following a crash in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on Tuesday evening.
The crash was reported at 5:14 p.m. on John F. Kennedy Drive near Spreckels Lake.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Fri, 02/14/2014A man who died in a motorcycle crash in San Francisco early Saturday morning was a well-known local business owner.
Josh Epple, 42, and his brother are owners of Drewes Meats on Church Street in San Francisco's Noe Valley.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Fri, 02/14/2014A person was struck and killed by a Muni train at the Powell station in San Francisco on Saturday afternoon, according to a fire lieutenant.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Tue, 02/11/2014The driver involved in a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian early Wednesday morning in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood has been arrested.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Mon, 02/10/2014San Francisco police chased an SUV wanted in connection with a Bayview district shooting down Highway 101 on Tuesday night, arresting the driver after a crash near the San Francisco International Airport, authorities said.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Fri, 02/07/2014A 25-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle at Holloway Street and Junipero Serra Boulevard near the San Francisco State University campus Saturday night. She was taken to San Francisco General Hospital with non-life-threatening head injuries.
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA
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Thu, 02/06/2014A man was killed and another badly injured in an industrial accident at a granite company facility in San Francisco Friday morning, authorities said.