San Francisco, CA – On the morning of Friday, June 6, 2025, a hit-and-run resulted in a pedestrian fatality, according to Bay City News, with additional reporting from CHP Fatal.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the incident occurred around 5:15 AM on northbound Highway 101 at the interchange with Interstate 280.
Responding officers found a pedestrian lying in the right lanes of the highway. The individual, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
CHP noted that none of the involved drivers stopped to provide aid following the collision. The exact number and identities of the vehicles that may have struck the pedestrian remain under investigation.
The crash prompted a full closure of all northbound lanes of Highway 101 at the 280 connector, as well as the ramp connecting to Interstate 280, for approximately two hours. Traffic officials issued a SigAlert as crews worked to investigate and clear the scene. All lanes were reopened by 7:15 AM.
The cause of the incident remains under investigation, and CHP is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or observed the pedestrian before the crash.
No further details about the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident were immediately available.
California Hit-and-Run Laws
California Law requires drivers involved in a collision to stop their vehicle, notify law enforcement, and exchange insurance information with others involved. Failure to do so, considered to be a “hit-and-run,” is a misdemeanor in cases of property damage and a felony when someone has been injured.
Duty of Care Toward Pedestrians
Drivers have a Duty of Care towards pedestrians, who are particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents. This responsibility includes being vigilant for pedestrians near the roadway and, if a collision occurs, staying with the victim to ensure they get proper medical treatment and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
Partial Liability in Pedestrian Accidents
California Law does not consider pedestrians to have the right-of-way under all circumstances, such as if they attempt to cross outside of a crosswalk. However, motorists are never relieved of the expectation to provide pedestrians with a Duty of Care toward their safety.
It may therefore be determined that a motorist is subject to only partial liability in a pedestrian accident. Should that be the case, they would be financially responsible for the victim’s recovery costs in proportion to their degree of liability.
