[10-28-2023] San Francisco County, CA – Pedestrian Killed Following Two-Vehicle Crash in Nob Hill

A pedestrian was killed following a two-vehicle crash in Nob Hill, San Francisco, on Saturday morning, October 28, 2023.

The San Francisco Police Department responded to reports of the crash around 11:00 a.m. on Post Street, near Leavenworth and Hyde.

Upon initial investigation, reports indicated that a white BMW ignored a red traffic signal and was side-swiped by a black Audi SUV, resulting in the BMW losing control and colliding with a pedestrian on the sidewalk.

The pedestrian was declared dead on the scene. There were no visible injuries reported by both drivers.

The BMW driver who hit the pedestrian has been arrested, but no charges have been filed yet. The identities of the victim and driver were not disclosed due to the ongoing investigation.

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9 Steps to Take After a Pedestrian Accident

It is tough to think clearly after being hit by a vehicle, let alone if you were injured. But what you say and do at the crash scene can significantly affect the outcome of a subsequent claim you file against the at-fault party. These tips may help you avoid doing something that could reduce the value of your personal injury claim:

1. Call the police as soon as the accident occurs and ensure an officer creates an accident report.
2. Take photos of your injuries, the accident scene, property damage, the weather conditions, the road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
3. Take pictures of the at-fault driver’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
4. Get the names and contact information of all eyewitnesses or anyone who may have seen anything.
5. See a doctor or other healthcare professional immediately, and tell them about every affected part of your body.
6. Keep a journal about your injuries and the recovery process, detailing how you feel, the treatment you receive, and what costs you pay.
7. Do not speak to the insurance adjuster or accept a settlement offer until you talk to an experienced lawyer.
8. Stay off social media and avoid posting about being in an accident or the circumstances of your accident.
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Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, hit-and-run accidents caused 24.3 percent of pedestrian fatalities in 2020. Deaths from pedestrians increased by 46.2% between 2011 and 2020, while deaths from other traffic increased by 14.4%. Deaths for pedestrians increased by 3.9 percent from 2019 to 2020, despite a 13.2 percent decrease in vehicles being driven.

A total of 7,388 pedestrians and 961 bicyclists were killed, and approximately 60,000 pedestrians and 41,000 bicyclists were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2021. Bicyclists made up 2 percent of crash deaths, and pedestrians made up about 17 percent.