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William E. Weiss, Attorney at Law Over 39 years of experience

San Francisco, CA – Accident on Geneva Ave Claims One Life

San Francisco, CA – Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Broadway

San Francisco, CA (August 17, 2020) – A driver in a stolen vehicle caused a crash on Saturday night that ultimately claimed the life of one victim and left several other people injured. At approximately 7:30 p.m., on August 15, the San Francisco Police Department received a call about an armed robbery in the East Bay area.

As officers with the SFPD attempted to locate the vehicle, they received a call about a car crash on Geneva Avenue at the intersection with Prague Street. At the site of the crash, officers discovered that the at-fault vehicle was the one reported at the site of the robbery. Multiple people involved in the crash were rushed to local hospitals for treatment. One person ended up passing away as a result of their injuries. A male and two women were arrested at the scene of the accident. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victims who lost their life in this accident.

Fatal Car Accidents in California

Losing a loved one in a collision can have a devastating impact on a family. Thousands of people throughout our state end up losing their lives in preventable accidents due to the reckless actions of others. Losing a loved one in a collision can have a devastating impact on a family. Not only are they forced to endure overwhelming mental and emotional consequences, but many families are forced to deal with the loss of an income source and tens of thousands of dollars on funeral arrangements and burial services. When victims lose their lives in accidents caused by negligent drivers, their families should immediately reach out to a wrongful death lawyer California.

For nearly four decades, California car accident attorney William E. Weiss at the Law Offices of William E. Weiss has helped thousands of families across Northern California protect their legal rights after losing loved ones in collisions. Our team advocates on behalf of grieving families to ensure their legal rights are protected. We at WilliamWeissLaw.com strive to help families maximize their recoveries so they can move forward and cover the costs of medical treatment, funeral arrangements, and more. If your loved one lost their life in an accident caused by the negligence of another motorist, contact Attorney William E. Weiss directly by calling (415) 235-7060 to schedule a free case evaluation with an aggressive personal injury attorney in California to explore legal options available for you.

Notes:  Our firm uses outside sources when creating these posts.  These sources include but are not limited to various news sources, police reports, traffic incident reports, and first-hand accounts about accidents and the injuries involved.  For this reason, the details surrounding the accidents that we report about have not been independently verified by our writers and staff.  If there is any incorrect or false information in this post, please contact us immediately and will change the post to reflect the most accurate information available. 

Disclaimers:  As valued members of our local community in San Francisco, we at William E. Weiss, are making an effort to improve the overall safety of our community members while informing them about the dangers of driving and reminding drivers to drive safely and use precautions. This post is not a solicitation for business.  The safety information provided should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. The photographs used in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.

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