Man Critically Injured in Pedestrian Crash at First Street and Howard Street [SAN FRANCISCO, CA]

Early Morning Pedestrian Crash at First and Howard Streets

 
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 27, 2019) – A man was critically injured in a pedestrian crash early Thursday morning in San Francisco’s Yerba Buena neighborhood.
 
The crash happened around 1:53 a.m., at First and Howard Streets.
 
According to police, a vehicle was traveling westbound on Howard Street when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian while turning onto southbound First Street.
 
The victim suffered life-threatening head injuries and was rushed to a hospital. His identity and an update on his condition were not immediately available.
 
No arrests have been made at this time, but the incident remains under investigation.
 
When a car collides with a pedestrian, there is an extremely high potential for serious injury, even death. Thus, it is imperative for drivers to follow simple rules for safety. Make sure to obey all signs at the intersection and make sure that nobody is crossing the street before driving through.

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