Driver loses control, crashes into people near San Francisco bus stop; 5 injured, 4 critically

5 injured after SUV crashes near San Fran bus stop

SAN FRANCISCO — A driver lost control and crashed her vehicle into a group of people waiting for a bus Tuesday along a hilly stretch of San Francisco, seriously injuring five, officials said.

Two victims are in critical condition, and the other three were listed in serious condition at San Francisco General Hospital.

At least four have suffered fractures, with the extent of any other injuries still not known, said Rachael Kagan, a hospital spokeswoman.

The crash occurred shortly after 9:30 a.m. in the city’s Visitacion Valley neighborhood.

The 24-year-old driver apparently lost her ability to steer and brake as her gray Ford Explorer came down a hill while traveling southbound on San Bruno Avenue, said Lt. Mindy Talmadge, a spokeswoman for the San Francisco Fire Department.

The vehicle veered onto a sidewalk and slammed into a recessed area of an apartment building where people were seeking shade from the sweltering sun while waiting for a bus, San Francisco police Sgt. Michael Andraychak said.

The victims’ range in age from their 30s to 80s, Kagan said.

The driver, whose name has not been released, remained on the scene and was cooperating with investigators, Andraychak said.

It’s unknown if she will face any charges. The vehicle was towed away Tuesday afternoon to check for any defects, Andraychuk added.