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Possibly distracted lifeguard in truck ran over woman lying on Half Moon Bay beach
By Gloria Rodríguez at ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Authorities say a lifeguard may have been distracted when their truck ran over a 20-year-old woman lying down at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay Wednesday afternoon. She was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Key takeaway She was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The incident at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay raises concerns about the safety protocols in place at San Francisco County's coastal recreational areas. Given the proximity of the beach to San Francisco, many city residents frequent Half Moon Bay's beaches, expecting a safe environment. The fact that a lifeguard, tasked with ensuring the well-being of beachgoers, may have been distracted while operating a vehicle is particularly troubling. This incident may prompt a review of the training and procedures for lifeguards in the area, including their use of vehicles on the beach. The city and county of San Francisco may also reexamine their emergency response plans to prevent similar accidents in the future, considering the potential risks associated with vehicle traffic on beaches. The outcome of the investigation into this incident will be closely watched by local residents and visitors alike.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Authorities say a lifeguard may have been distracted when their truck ran over a 20-year-old woman lying down at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay Wednesday afternoon. She was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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