"We are deeply saddened to share that at approximately 6:50 a.m. this morning, a 38 Geary bus was travelling west (outbound) on Geary Boulevard near Keany Street, when a male pedestrian reportedly fell from the sidewalk and made contact with the Muni bus."
"Emergency personnel responded to the incident and transported the man to the hospital, where, tragically, he died. Our deepest condolences go out to his friends and family."
"As per protocol, the bus driver involved is undergoing drug and alcohol testing and is being placed on non-driving leave."
"This adds to a string of pedestrian deaths that have happened in the first three months of the year, with five pedestrian deaths in the span of five weeks."
A male pedestrian was struck and killed by a Muni bus near Union Square at approximately 6:50 am. The pedestrian reportedly fell from the sidewalk into the path of the bus. Emergency personnel transported him to the hospital, where he later died. The bus driver is undergoing drug and alcohol testing and has been placed on non-driving leave. The SFPD is investigating the incident, which adds to a concerning trend of pedestrian deaths in the city this year.
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