The 32-year-old was struck by a commercial truck near Market Street
August 07, 2026 | San Francisco, CA
What happened in the crash?
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — One person died in a crash involving a stand-up electric scooter and a commercial truck Friday morning in San Francisco, police said.
Yebin Kim, 32, of San Francisco, died after she was struck by a commercial truck while riding a stand-up electric scooter at Powell and Market streets.
The Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as 32-year-old Yebin Kim of San Francisco.
Kim was riding the scooter at Powell and Market streets shortly after 8 a.m. when she was hit by the commercial truck. She died as a result of her injuries. The truck driver stopped at the scene, according to police.
- Date: Aug. 7
- Location: Powell and Market streets, San Francisco
- Vehicles involved: Electric scooter and commercial truck
- Outcome: One fatality; investigation ongoing
Any information about the crash can be shared with San Francisco police at 415-575-4444. The incident remains under investigation.
Why do these accidents happen?
Like pedestrians, scooter riders are vulnerable and are more likely to sustain severe injuries upon impact with a larger and heavier vehicle. A study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission found an estimated 164 e-scooter deaths and 193 e-bike deaths between 2017 and 2023.
Road conditions, signage visibility, and road lighting are all possible contributing factors that must be thoroughly examined.
| Statistic | Source | Period | Number |
|---|
| E-scooter deaths | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | 2017–2023 | 164 |
| E-bike deaths | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | 2017–2023 | 193 |
Legal Insights
In cases such as this, an independent investigation can help determine liability. Candice Bond, managing partner of Bond Legal, noted that an attorney can re-interview important witnesses, analyze any surveillance video from the scene of the crash, and obtain phone and texting records of the liable party.
“In addition to the diligent work of law enforcement, an attorney can re-interview important witnesses, analyze any surveillance video from the scene of the crash, and obtain phone and texting records of the liable party.”
Key takeaways:
- Witness re-interviews and video analysis strengthen the record
- Phone records may reveal contributing factors
- Road conditions and signage must be evaluated
Pending the investigation, family members of Yebin Kim may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a catastrophic accident such as this incident.
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident. We understand just what families are forced to go through, and having their rights protected is vital.”
Stefano Formica, of counsel with Bond Legal, emphasized that a wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that legal rights and best interests are protected.
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