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Vigil and Rapid Safety Review Follow San Francisco Crash That Killed 2-Year-Old

The Mission Bay intersection lies on the city's high-injury network, prompting calls for stronger safety redesigns.

Overview

  • Police say the crash occurred just before 9 p.m. Friday at Fourth and Channel, killing a 2-year-old and injuring her mother with non-life-threatening wounds.
  • SFPD reports the driver remained at the scene, is cooperating, and impairment is not suspected as the investigation continues.
  • SFMTA initiated a rapid response review and on Monday repainted crosswalks and re-timed traffic signals at the intersection.
  • Walk SF and Families for Safe Streets held a Monday vigil as advocates push for long-term engineering changes on a corridor flagged in the 2022 High Injury Network.
  • The site has a documented crash history, including a 2023 child fatality nearby; residents report heavier traffic despite new speed cameras, and officials point to broader safety initiatives.