San Francisco, CA: Woman Hit and Injured by Vehicle at Mission Street and Geneva Avenue
Pedestrian Hospitalized after San Francisco Accident at Mission Street and Geneva Avenue
San Francisco, California (March 3, 2021) – A San Francisco accident that happened Tuesday afternoon sent a female pedestrian to the hospital, the San Francisco Police Department said.
The suspected hit-and-run pedestrian accident was reported in the area of Mission Street and Geneva Avenue just before 12:53 p.m.
The woman was struck by a vehicle while walking at the intersection, in the Outer Mission neighborhood, under unclear circumstances.
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Meanwhile, the involved motorist fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim, who sustained major injuries.
The pedestrian, whose name was not released, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
The accident remains under investigation by the San Francisco police.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed in California is increasing every year due to the growing numbers of people walking in the streets and the ever-increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads.
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.
At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Most pedestrian accidents can be avoided if pedestrians and drivers followed the recommended safety measures.
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.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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