BREAKING: A serious car crash in the Mission District has left six people hospitalized, including two pedestrians fighting for their lives. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon at the intersection of 22nd Street and South Van Ness Avenue, as a car collided with pedestrians and another vehicle.
According to police and fire department officials on the scene, two pedestrians were struck by the vehicle and sustained life-threatening injuries. They were urgently transported to San Francisco General Hospital. Four other individuals, two from each of the vehicles involved, suffered minor injuries and were also taken to the hospital.
Witnesses describe a harrowing scene with shoes and clothing scattered across the street, underscoring the severity of the crash. One bystander, Amerie Wheeler, who lives nearby, recounted hearing screeching brakes followed by a “big crash.” She rushed outside to find two people lying on the ground; one was conscious and repeatedly asked about the other, who was unresponsive.
Fire Department Assistant Chief Bill Storti reported that both pedestrians are likely to survive, though their conditions remain critical. As the area remains cordoned off with police tape, authorities are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The local community is left shaken as emergency crews work at the scene, which has drawn considerable attention from passersby and residents alike.
As this story develops, stay tuned for updates on the conditions of the injured and further details from the ongoing investigation.
