A vehicle smashed into a San Francisco building in the bustling Mission District today, authorities said. The San Francisco Fire Department reported the crash occurred at the intersection of 18th and Valencia at approximately 1:35 PM yesterday.
Despite the property damage, the incident thankfully did not result in any injuries. However, a pillar sustaining the apartment building at the crash site sustained structural damage. The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection has been alerted and is collaborating with the property management to assess the extent of the damage to the impacted pillar. The San Francisco Fire Department indicated their involvement via social media.
CAR INTO BLDG 18TH AT VALENCIA
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) April 3, 2024
1:35 PM
A car collided with a building at 18th and Valencia resulting in no injuries. Structural damage to a pillar occurred. This will not affect the occupancy of the apartment building. @sfdbi is in contact with the property management for… pic.twitter.com/wuhnFzptq1
In response to the incident, Technical Rescue Crews from the San Francisco Fire Department worked diligently to stabilize the affected area, ensuring the safety of residents and pedestrians.
The San Francisco Police Department is delving into the circumstances that led to the collision. Details of the incident have not yet been fully disclosed, but an investigation is underway. According to the Fire Department's posts on X, the crash site has been secured, and there is no immediate threat to the building's occupants.
