Pedestrian Hit By Muni Bus On San Francisco's Market Street
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) - A pedestrian was struck by a San Francisco Municipal Railway bus on Market Street Thursday evening when he leaned over the side of a median bus stop.
The male pedestrian had his back to the inbound 31-Balboa bus as it was approaching the stop at New Montgomery Street around 7:45 p.m., said Muni spokesman Paul Rose.
He leaned over the side of the median stop and was struck by the bus, suffering a head injury.
The pedestrian was taken to a hospital and was listed in stable condition as of Thursday night.
Rose said the exact details of the accident, including whether the driver might have changed lanes prior to the crash, are still being investigated.
In accordance with Muni's usual procedures for accidents, the driver has been placed on non-driving status and will undergo drug and alcohol testing.
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