Tragic West Portal Crash: 2 Dead, 3 Injured in San Francisco Pedestrian-Car Collision

A tragic accident in San Francisco's West Portal neighborhood resulted in the deaths of a child and an adult when an SUV struck a bus shelter, leaving three others injured. The cause of the collision is under investigation, with authorities uncertain if the driver experienced a medical emergency. The incident has prompted shock and trauma in the community, leading to plans for a vigil by a nonprofit organization. This marks the fifth and sixth pedestrian deaths in San Francisco in 2024, highlighting a concerning trend in pedestrian fatalities both locally and nationally.