San Francisco, CA (January 25, 2026) – A cyclist was injured in a vehicle-related collision near the waterfront in San Francisco late Friday afternoon. The crash occurred around 5:45 p.m. at the intersection of Washington St and The Embarcadero, triggering a Code 3 emergency response from Medic 560 and additional rescue units.
Responding crews arrived quickly at the scene and located the injured cyclist, who was struck by a vehicle in the busy downtown corridor. Paramedics provided on-site medical care before transporting the individual to a nearby hospital for further treatment. The cyclist’s current condition has not been released, but injuries were reported as serious.
The area surrounding Washington St and The Embarcadero was temporarily impacted while authorities worked to secure the scene and gather witness accounts. The location, which borders both tourist and commuter zones, experiences frequent congestion during late afternoon hours.
Details about the cause of the crash remain under investigation by local authorities. It is not yet clear whether speed, driver error, or visibility played a role in the incident.
We send our best wishes to the injured cyclist and hope for a full and speedy recovery.
