Andrew Zieman ID'd as Man Killed in San Francisco Pedestrian Accident at Franklin Street and Union Street
San Francisco, California (November 11, 2021) – Authorities have identified the man who died after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning at an intersection in San Francisco as Andrew Zieman, 30. He was a paraeducator with the San Francisco Unified School District and apparently worked at Sherman Elementary School.
The incident was reported in the area of Franklin and Union streets in the Cow Hollow neighborhood at about 7:55 a.m. Wednesday, November 10.
Two vehicles collided at the intersection, and at least one of them struck Zieman, who was walking in the area.
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Zieman succumbed to his injuries at the scene despite efforts to revive him by the emergency crews.
It's unclear whether any other injuries were sustained.
The cause of the collision is under investigation.
Traffic Collisions in San Francisco
According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 3800 traffic-related accidents were reported in 2020 in San Francisco, claiming the lives of about 25 people. Statistics show that the main cause of most of these auto accidents is human error. This includes dangerous acts such as; distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.
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Motorists are also required by law to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. They are also expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections. In the event of a pedestrian accident, the authorities will carry out an investigation to establish if the driver may have violated these traffic rules. The authorities may conduct a sobriety test on the driver to establish if the motorist had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an investigation proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim's family is advised to file a case in court. The Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced litigators who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice.