San Francisco Fatal Pedestrian Accident at Polk and Hayes Streets Critically injures Daniel Ramos
Daniel Ramos Hospitalized after Fatal San Francisco Hit-and-Run at Polk and Hayes Streets
San Francisco, California (May 24, 2021) – 28-year-old man Daniel Ramos has been identified as the victim who sustained critical injuries following a fatal hit-and-run collision in San Francisco Tuesday evening.
The deadly pedestrian crash took place at around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Polk and Hayes streets.
The accident happened when a Chevy Avalanche, driven by 57–year–old Virgil Woods south on Polk Street, ran a red light and collided with Audi an A-6 traveling west along Hayes on May 18.
The Chevy then hit Ramos and his girlfriend, 29-year-old Lovisa Svallingson, while crossing the San Francisco intersection.
Daniel Ramos San Francisco Crash
Sadly, Svallingson was pronounced dead at the crash site while Daniel survived with life-threatening injuries. He was then transported to the Zuckerberg-San Francisco General Hospital for treatment.
Virgil, who fled the scene after the collision, was later arrested and booked into the county jail on suspicion of multiple counts of reckless driving, vehicular manslaughter, possession of paraphernalia drug , two counts of felony hit-and-run, and failure to stop at a red light.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California’s pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
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