Amy Adams ID'd as Woman Killed in San Francisco Pedestrian Accident at Powell Street BART Station

Amy Adams
Amy Adams Killed in BART Train Accident at Powell Street Station in San Francisco

, California (September 16, 2021) – The woman who died after being struck by a BART train Monday afternoon in downtown San Francisco has been identified as Amy Adams, 41, of San Francisco.

The deadly accident happened at around 3:16 p.m. Monday, September 13, at the Powell Street BART Station.

Authorities said Adams boarded the /-bound train with her dog tethered to her waist at the Powell Street station. She then stepped off the train at a platform to wave at someone just as the doors were closing.

Adams clear the doors. As the train departed with the dog inside the train, Adams was pulled and dragged along the rtack.

Adams was declared dead at the scene. The dog was not injured.

The Powell Street BART Station was temporarily close following the incident.

No further details regarding the crash were immediately given.

The collision remains under investigation.

Notable Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:

  • 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
  • California's pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
  • California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.

Safety Tips for Pedestrians

  • Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
  • Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
  • Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
  • Always pay attention to your surroundings.
  • Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.

Safety Tips for Drivers

  • Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
  • Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
  • Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
  • Observe all traffic rules.