Overview
- A Ford pickup struck a light pole at O'Farrell and Cyril Magnin near the Handlery Union Square Hotel and hit two pedestrians, according to police reports and local video.
- The two pedestrians were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the driver remained at the scene for questioning.
- Video from the scene showed front-end damage to the pickup, contact with a delivery truck, a knocked-over street sign, and a tow truck removing the damaged vehicle.
- The San Francisco Department of Emergency issued an ALERTSF advisory asking people to avoid the area after the midday crash on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
- SFPD said the cause is under investigation and asked anyone with information to call 415-575-4444 or text a tip beginning with SFPD to TIP411, noting that witness video and tips could help clarify what led to the collision.