Man struck by car on Van Ness Avenue, seriously injured

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries when a vehicle struck him late Friday night near San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood.

The collision occurred around 11 p.m. at the corner of Van Ness Avenue and California Street, according to police.

The 37-year-old victim was taken to a hospital for his injuries, according to police.

A 50-year-old man was also involved in the crash but officers did not arrest him, Officer Joseph Tomlinson said.

Further details about the collision were not immediately available.Crime

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