San Francisco Police Officer Among Injured in Multi-Vehicle Market Street Collision
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- An on-duty San Francisco motorcycle police officer was among the people injured in a multi-vehicle collision at Market and 8th streets late Wednesday morning, authorities said.
According to SFPD, at approximately 11 a.m., a vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Market and 8th involving several vehicles including an officer on a motorcycle.
The SFPD Twitter account posted about the incident shortly after it happened, asking people to avoid the area.
⚠️ AVOID THE AREA ⚠️
— San Francisco Police (@SFPD) March 31, 2021
Please avoid the area of 8th and Market Street as we conduct a collision investigation. Anticipate delays in the surrounding areas. Updates will follow. pic.twitter.com/FHxRO6PrPv
Police said four people including the officer were injured and were transported to the hospital. Their condition was unknown as of early Wednesday afternoon.
The police officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to SFPD.