South San Francisco: Pedestrian killed in crash Thursday morning

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO – A motorist hit and killed a pedestrian early Thursday in South San Francisco, police said.

The traffic collision was reported about 6:25 a.m. at East Grand Avenue and Forbes Boulevard, the South San Francisco Police Department said in a news release.

The South San Francisco Fire Department transported the pedestrian to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The pedestrian’s identity was withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Police said an initial investigation revealed the pedestrian was crossing Grand from the south curb to the north curb when he was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound on Grand.

“The pedestrian may have been crossing outside the crosswalk and against a red light during darkness,” police said. “As the motorist approached the intersection, his vehicle struck the pedestrian.”

The motorist immediately pulled over and rendered aid to the pedestrian, police said.

At this time, impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the traffic collision, police said.

Anyone with information related to the case can contact Cpl. Anthony Pappas at 650-877-8900.

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