One pedestrian killed, one wounded in separate San Francisco accidents

February 22, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) - One man was killed and another seriously injured in two separate collisions in San Francisco today in which pedestrians were struck by vehicles, according to San Francisco police Officer Mike Celis.

The fatal accident was reported at 11:49 a.m. in the area of Sixth and Brannan Streets. Celis said the victim, a 28-year-old man whose name has not been released, was struck by a red Camaro or Mustang. The driver fled the scene in the vehicle after the collision and is still at large.

The victim sustained major head trauma and died of his injuries.

The second accident occurred around 8 p.m. at 25th Avenue and Lincoln Way.

The victim in that collision, who appeared to be homeless, also suffered major head injuries and was taken to San Francisco General Hospital, according to Celis. He did not know the victim's current condition. Celis did not have details on the accident, but said an arrest had been made in the case.

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