San Francisco, CA (October 22, 2023) A pickup truck crashed into Roche Bobois Furniture Store in San Francisco on Friday afternoon, October 20th. KRON4 reported that the collision occurred just before 5:00 p.m.
The San Francisco Police Department said the pickup struck four cars and a pedestrian before it crashed into the store on 8th and Townsend. Officers said the driver of the pickup first hit an occupied vehicle on 8th Street near Harrison and then kept driving south. Two occupants in that vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
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The pickup then struck two other occupied vehicles, an unoccupied vehicle and then a pedestrian before crashing into the furniture store. The driver of the pickup and the pedestrian were both taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Photos from the accident show a damaged pickup truck inside the furniture store. The store sustained massive damage in this collision.
Authorities are trying to figure out what exactly caused this collision.
Liability In San Francisco Car Accidents
Despite improved safety measures for cars, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the CDC, “more than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Dangerous turns
- Poorly designed roadways
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. This is especially true for commercial drivers that work for a city. A number of collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left must yield the right of way traveling from the opposite direction close enough to pose a hazard.
If a negligent driver worked for a city, that city could potentially be liable in the event of an accident. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after a car accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that has died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. It is essential that evidence is properly preserved after a car accident. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A San Francisco Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to those injured in this series of collisions. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
Do you need more information about a San Francisco car accident? Our team of personal injury lawyers are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that negligent drivers are held to account for their actions. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (844) 966-0965.
