San Francisco, CA – Commercial Vehicle Causes Major Injuries in Crash at 2nd and Bryant

San Francisco, CA (March 28, 2019) – A woman suffered major injuries after being hit by a truck while crossing Bryant Street to Second Street on Wednesday morning.

According to the San Francisco Fire Department, the accident occurred when the driver of the truck, owned by the Ruezga Hauling company, turned onto Second Street from Bryant Street as the woman was in the Second Street crosswalk. Both the driver and the pedestrian had green lights at the time of the crash.

The Rueda Hauling truck driver cooperated with police and remained on the scene. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital for treatment of critical injuries.

The San Francisco Police Department told KTVU News that the intersection is especially dangerous and that they sometimes must send officers to the area to monitor the flow of traffic.

Pedestrian Crashes in San Francisco

In the unfortunate story above, the crash took place near a ramp to the Bay Bridge, a major commuting route in San Francisco. Commuters pour in and out of the small city of San Francisco each day, creating a dangerous environment for pedestrians. According to a report by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, between 2012 and 2015, 61% of pedestrian accidents in San Francisco were fatal and 38% caused severe injury.

If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in a California city, you might be able to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and more. Call 866-478-6483 to reserve a consultation with the experienced accident and injury lawyers at the Brady Law Group.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.