Female Pedestrian Hospitalized in San Francisco Accident by Fulton Avenue, Binh Tran Detained
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 25, 2021) – Wednesday night, a woman sustained injuries in a hit-and-run crash near Fulton and Pierce Street.
According to San Francisco Police Department Officer Adam Lobsinger, the accident happened at around 5:56 p.m. Moreover, it occurred near Fulton Street and Pierce Street.
Reports revealed that a white sedan struck an 88-year-old woman as she crossed a marked crosswalk. Then, the suspect vehicle fled the scene after the incident. Later reports say police located the assailant, and identified him as Binh Tran, 63.
Furthermore, responders rushed the victim to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Meanwhile, officials urged anyone with information about the incident to contact their local law enforcement agencies.
Dealing With Similar San Francisco Incidents
In today’s current state of affairs, taking strolls outdoors is becoming the new normal. With this, so does the likelihood of accidents involving pedestrians.
Car accidents are far more common than pedestrian accidents. However, there is still reason to be wary when traveling on foot.
“Pedestrian accidents do not occur as much as vehicle accidents. However, pedestrian accidents tend to include more serious injuries,” Tyler Toomey said. He is a practicing attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
“It’s because they are sometimes hard to see. They also ride bikes, skateboards, etc. Pedestrian incidents usually occur in shopping center entrances and street corners,” he added.
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