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Pedestrian and Dog Killed in San Francisco's SoMa Collision

A fatal crash at Howard and 7th streets claimed the lives of an adult pedestrian and a dog, with the driver cooperating in an ongoing investigation.

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Overview

  • The crash occurred at approximately 2 p.m. on May 1 in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood near Howard and 7th streets.
  • A pedestrian was critically injured in the collision and later died at a local hospital, while a dog was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • San Francisco Police Department officers responded promptly and initiated an investigation into the incident.
  • The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with authorities, according to police reports.
  • Preliminary findings indicate that drugs or alcohol do not appear to have been factors in the crash.