Muni Train Operator Reportedly Dozed Off Before Collision Near Zoo
A San Francisco Muni train operator reportedly nodded off before colliding with a train near the San Francisco Zoo on the morning of July 31.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 26, 2026 —
A San Francisco Muni train operator is reported to have fallen asleep shortly before a train collision occurred on the morning of July 31. The incident took place near the San Francisco Zoo.
The collision involved two Muni trains. The exact cause of the incident is under investigation, but initial reports suggest operator fatigue played a role.
Further details regarding the sequence of events leading up to the collision, including the specific time of the incident and the extent of any injuries or damage, were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Fernando Haro on patch.com, see more information here.
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