Northern California Accident Attorney Blog

SAN FRANCISCO -- A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Municipal Railway bus in San Francisco's Castro District at about 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sacramento Bee reports. Police has reported the female pedestrian was walking through a crosswalk at the intersection of 18th and Hartford when she was severely hit by a Muni bus. San Francisco police Sgt. Michael Andraychack stated that the Muni bus is a shuttle for the F-Market line and was making a left turn onto Hartford while on its way to the 17th and Market streets F-Market line stop. Andraychack also noted that the bus was not carrying any passengers during accident. According to San Francisco Fire Department spokeswoman Mindy Talmdage, the pedestrian, who believed to be between 25 to 30 years old, was removed from underneath the bus and pronounced dead at 2:45 p.m. The bus driver reported to be cooperating with the investigation and will be tested for drugs and alcohol per San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency protocol.

Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in the San Francisco's Castro District

The accident on August 19th remains under investigation by authorities. However, based on the limited information provided by the Sacramento Bee and the San Francisco Examiner, it is unclear who is at fault for this accident. It is also not evident whether driver could have done anything to prevent this horrific collision. Hopefully, the investigation by police officials will reveal exactly what happened and why.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

While this accident remains under investigation, if authorities do come to a conclusion that the driver is at fault, the family of the deceased victim would be well-advised to seek an experienced and knowledgeable San Francisco wrongful death attorney. A skilled attorney who has successfully handled pedestrian accident claims can advise the victim's family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to for funeral/burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this tragic pedestrian accident.