Pedestrian, cyclist injured in crash in Castro

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(03-29) 13:12 PDT San Francisco -- A man walking in a Market Street crosswalk was struck and injured by a bicyclist and taken to the hospital this morning, authorities said.

The cyclist was also injured and taken to San Francisco General Hospital following the accident, which occurred just after 8 a.m. at the intersection of Castro and Market streets, said S.F. Fire Department spokeswoman Mindy Talmadge.

The pedestrian's injuries were originally believed to be life threatening, but he is expected to survive, police said.

According to police, the male cyclist was traveling south on Castro and crossing Market when he struck the man, who was walking eastbound in the crosswalk. The bicyclist may have run a red light, according to witnesses, police said.

One witness said both people were unconscious after the collision, Talmadge said, but she couldn't confirm that detail.

Two paramedic units and a fire engine responded to the scene. Police estimated the pedestrian's age as at least 65. No age or extent of injuries was given for the bicyclist.