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Man Dies After Sidewalk Fall Leads to Contact With 38 Geary Muni Bus

Investigators are reviewing how the pedestrian fell, including the bus's role.

Overview

  • The San Francisco transit agency said a pedestrian fell off the curb near Geary Boulevard and Kearny Street and later died at a hospital.
  • The person made contact with an outbound 38 Geary bus during the incident, according to the agency.
  • The San Francisco Police Department is leading the inquiry, and the transit agency says it is cooperating.
  • The bus operator is on non-driving status and is undergoing drug and alcohol tests, which officials describe as routine and not a sign of fault.
  • Authorities have not determined why the man fell, and they have not said whether the bus was moving or whether it struck him.