Pedestrian Killed in I-280 Hit-and-Run Near Geneva Avenue in San Francisco

A Man on Foot Was Struck on I-280

The California Highway Patrol said dispatchers got a report at about 2:25 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, of a pedestrian in the center median of Interstate 280 near Geneva Avenue in San Francisco. Officers found a man who had been hit by a vehicle. Firefighters pronounced him dead a few minutes later.

The Driver Ran and Left the Car Behind

Officers found a Toyota Prius left near the scene and determined that its driver had run away. CHP is investigating the crash as a felony hit-and-run. San Francisco police helped search the area, including with a drone, because investigators believed the driver was still nearby.

The man who died has not been identified. It is not clear why he was on the freeway. Lanes were diverted at the 19th Avenue off-ramp during the investigation.

CHP asked anyone with information to contact its San Francisco office.

What Families Should Know

Leaving the scene of a fatal crash is a serious crime in California, separate from any question of who caused the collision. A family's wrongful death claim does not depend on the criminal case, and when the car is recovered, its registration and insurance can help identify who is responsible.

When a driver leaves the scene, the family may never get that driver's insurance information. In California, uninsured motorist coverage on the family's own auto policy can sometimes apply to a hit-and-run death, but those policies often have strict notice rules. Nearby business cameras and doorbell video are often recorded over within days, so asking for footage early can matter.

This article does not make any finding about cause or fault. The investigation remains open.

Our thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones.