Five people were transported to local hospitals after a two-vehicle crash sent a car into a building near Van Ness Avenue and Ellis Street in San Francisco on Sunday morning, August 23, 2026. The collision resulted in minor injuries, according to information provided by the San Francisco Fire Department.
The crash occurred shortly after 11 a.m. near the intersection of Van Ness Avenue and Ellis Street. According to San Francisco Fire Department Capt. Mariano Elias, seven people were involved in the collision.
Following the crash, one of the vehicles struck a fire hydrant before crashing into a nearby building. Emergency crews responded to the scene and assessed those involved. Five people were transported to local hospitals for treatment of minor injuries, while two others declined ambulance transportation.
Authorities have not released detailed information about the identities of the people involved or provided additional details regarding their conditions. It also remained unclear from the available information exactly how the second vehicle became involved in the collision.
The circumstances leading up to the crash were not immediately established. Investigators are expected to examine the vehicles, roadway conditions and other available evidence as they work to determine what caused the two vehicles to collide.
The crash caused an emergency response in the area as firefighters and other personnel worked to assist those involved and manage the scene. The impact also resulted in damage to the building and a fire hydrant.
Although the incident resulted in multiple hospital transports, officials reported that all injuries were minor based on the information available at the time.
For now, the investigation remains ongoing, and additional details may be released as authorities determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Disclaimer: This report is based on information available at the time of publication. Details may change as authorities release additional information or complete their investigation. No conclusions about fault or responsibility should be drawn until confirmed by officials.
