Recent Streetsblog SF posts about Carnage

Drunk Driver Kills Hanren Chang, 17, on Sloat Boulevard

By Aaron Bialick | Mar 4, 2013 | 45 Comments

Updated 11:16 p.m. An allegedly drunk driver was arrested for hitting and killing 17-year-old Hanren Chang on Sloat Boulevard near Vale Avenue on Saturday night. According to CBS 5, 29-year-old Keiran Brewer was driving westbound on Sloat at about 11:20 p.m. when he hit Chang, who was crossing the street in the northbound direction, and dragged […]

Eileen Barrett, 72, Killed in Crosswalk by Muni Driver on Lake Merced Blvd

By Aaron Bialick | Feb 19, 2013 | 6 Comments

A Muni bus driver ran over and killed Eileen Barrett, a 72-year-old woman from Daly City, in a crosswalk on Lake Merced Boulevard at John Muir Drive this Saturday. Police say the crash is still being investigated, but according to the San Mateo County Times, “a preliminary investigation revealed the bus’ middle half struck the senior as […]

Diana Sullivan, 48, Killed on Bike by Cement Truck Driver at Third and King

By Aaron Bialick | Feb 11, 2013 | 55 Comments

Updated 3:00 p.m. Diana Sullivan, 48, of San Francisco, was killed while bicycling on King Street at Third Street Saturday at about 9:30 a.m. According to media accounts, Sullivan was run over by a cement truck driver. The crash occurred in front of the AT&T Park, where crowds of pedestrians were headed to a Giants […]

Melissa Kitson, 44, Killed in Two-Car Crash in SoMa

By Aaron Bialick | Jan 22, 2013 | 26 Comments

Last Friday, two drivers ran over and killed 44-year-old Melissa Kitson of San Lorenzo at 7th and Howard Streets, the second pedestrian fatality in San Francisco this year. According to press accounts, the crash occurred at about 5:45 p.m. Police say the investigation is ongoing, and there are few details available on how it occurred. Both drivers reportedly stayed […]

Miami DWI Death Galvanizes Cyclists in South Florida

By Brad Aaron | Jan 28, 2010 | 1 Comment

Cyclists rally in memory of Christophe Le Canne. Photo: rydel/Picasa via Miami Bike Scene The horrific death of a 44-year-old resident of South Miami has enraged cyclists across South Florida, igniting a debate over street safety in a region historically dominated by devil-may-care drivers. On January 17, Christophe Le Canne was out for a Sunday […]

WHO Report Highlights Global Health Risk of Traffic

By Elana Schor | Jun 16, 2009 | No Comments

Pro football player Donte’ Stallworth was sentenced to 30 days in jail today after killing a pedestrian in an alcohol-related crash. Photo: AP The disparity between the 13 percent of road fatalities suffered by non-drivers and the amount that the federal government spends on their safety — less than one percent — may come as […]