According to the San Francisco Fire Department, an emergency response team was dispatched to Lombard Street and Steiner Street around 5:30 p.m. on February 21, after reports of a motorcycle accident.
San Francisco, CA – A motorcyclist was hospitalized after colliding with a car Saturday afternoon in San Francisco’s Marina District.
According to the San Francisco Fire Department, an emergency response team was dispatched to Lombard Street and Steiner Street around 5:30 p.m. on February 21, after reports of a motorcycle accident.
The responders found a motorcycle and a car involved in the collision.
The rider was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the car was not injured and remained at the scene.
Investigators did not immediately determine the cause of the collision but said impairment was not believed to be a factor.
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) consistently identifies San Francisco as a high-risk jurisdiction for motorcyclists. According to 2023 OTS data, San Francisco ranks 1st out of 15 peer cities for motorcycle-related fatalities and injuries when adjusted for vehicle miles traveled. Â While non-fatal motorcycle injuries in the city decreased by 33% post-pandemic, fatalities surged by 115%. Motorcyclists represent only 2% of road users but approximately 25% of traffic deaths. OTS reports cite unsafe speed (28.7%), improper turning, and right-of-way violations as the leading primary crash factors. Consequently, state-funded local initiatives focus heavily on rider training and increasing “conspicuity” to mitigate these disproportionate risks.
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