SAN FRANCISCO (DDN) – At least one person was killed when seven vehicles collided in San Francisco on Sunday evening. One of the cars was a Waymo, which is an autonomous driving vehicle. Waymo’s spokesperson stated that the car was unoccupied.
According to a Waymo spokeswoman, their car was struck by another vehicle while in “stand-still traffic.”
“An empty Waymo vehicle operating autonomously was in a line of stopped traffic when it was struck from behind by a vehicle that had been impacted by another vehicle going at a high rate of speed. “The trust and safety of our community remain our top priorities, and we are working with local safety officials,” stated a Waymo spokeswoman.
According to the San Francisco Fire Department, the car accident on Sixth Street between Bryant and Harrison Streets included at least eight people.
According to San Francisco authorities, a dog was among the deceased. Police have detained one of the drivers while they examine the crash.
The crews were notified of the crash at about 6:10 p.m.
According to officials, paramedics are evaluating the surviving victims.
“It is a tragedy to lose someone on our streets, and our prayers are with all those involved and their families. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie commented on the incident, saying, “We hope those who were injured will recover completely.” “Public safety has been my top priority from day one, and traffic safety is public safety.”
We don’t know the severity of the other victims’ injuries. Officials said it’s unclear if drugs or alcohol played a part in the collision.
Additionally, the California Highway Patrol is investigating a separate incident of four hit-and-runs on northbound Interstate 280 moments earlier to see if they are related.
CHP said that the accident involved a black Tesla and that the victims in the hit-and-runs had minor injuries. However, they are still working to see if the crashes are related.
Officials are saying a street closure to last overnight is likely. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area.
Reference: Waymo among vehicles hit in deadly 7-car crash in San Francisco
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