Woman Struck, Seriously Injured by Hit-and-Run Bicyclist on Broadway [San Francisco, CA]

Bicyclist Arrested after Hit-and-Run on Broadway near City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco

 
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 24, 2024) – A 65-year-old woman sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident involving a bicycle on Broadway near Columbus Avenue, Wednesday afternoon.
 
According to the San Francisco Police Department, the incident happened on May 22, at about 3:15 p.m. A pedestrian attempted to cross inside a marked crosswalk when a bicyclist hit her outside of City Lights Booksellers & Publishers.
 
Emergency crews transported the pedestrian to a hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
 
As per reports, the bicyclist fled the area and failed to render aid. However, officers eventually located and arrested the unidentified 36-year-old bicyclist. Authorities did not release the name of the suspect.
 
SFPD continues to investigate the cause of the accident. Anyone with additional information can call the SFPD tip line at (415) 575-4444.
 
Do not leave the scene of a pedestrian accident. Pull your vehicle to the side of the road and render aid to injured victims. Immediately call for medical help if anyone sustained serious injuries.

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