San Francisco, CA — A pedestrian died early Tuesday morning after being hit by a vehicle in the South of Market neighborhood, according to San Francisco police.
The collision was reported around 5:15 a.m. near the intersection of 10th and Harrison streets. Emergency responders arrived on the scene and transported the pedestrian to a nearby hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries, said San Francisco police spokesperson Officer Robert Rueca.
The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
A portion of 10th Street was closed for several hours while police conducted their investigation. The roadway reopened at approximately 9:20 a.m.
Authorities have not released the identity of the pedestrian or details on the circumstances leading up to the crash. The investigation is ongoing.