At least one person has tragically died in a seven-vehicle collision in San Francisco, highlighting the dangers of stand-still traffic. The incident occurred on Sixth Street between Bryant and Harrison Streets, where eight people were involved in the crash. One of the vehicles was a Waymo, an autonomous driving car, which was unoccupied at the time it was struck from behind.
San Francisco police are currently detaining one of the drivers involved as they investigate the cause of the crash. A dog was also among the casualties, adding to the heartbreak. Emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene around 6:10 PM, and survivors are being evaluated by paramedics.
This devastating accident underscores the importance of traffic safety and public vigilance. Officials are working to determine if drugs or alcohol played any role in the collision. Meanwhile, the California Highway Patrol is probing another incident of four hit-and-runs that occurred moments earlier, possibly linked to this tragedy.