Pedestrian fatally struck by San Francisco Muni bus on Van Ness Avenue
A San Francisco Muni bus fatally struck a pedestrian overnight in the city's Cathedral Hill neighborhood, authorities said.
San Francisco Police said the collision happened on the southbound direction of Van Ness Avenue at O'Farrell Street at about 12:51 a.m.
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Officers who arrived at the location found a pedestrian who was deceased lying on the street, police said. According to the San Francisco Fire Department, the bus had to be raised up to remove the man's body.
The driver of the bus remained at the scene.
The San Francisco Medical Examiner and the SFPD Traffic Unit also responded to conduct their investigations.
Both directions of Van Ness were closed during the investigation and reopened as of 5:20 a.m.
Police said the investigation was active and ongoing. Anyone with information was asked to contact the SFPD at 415-575-4444 or send a text to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.
