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At least 7 people were injured when a truck slammed into pedestrians and a car on January 1, 2017. 

CBS San Francisco

Last Updated Jan 1, 2018 9:37 PM EST

SAN FRANCISCO –Seven people were injured when a box truck plowed into pedestrians and a car in San Francisco’s Richmond District on Monday afternoon. CBS San Francisco reports that the crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. at Geary Boulevard and 21st Avenue. 

Among the victims are two elderly pedestrians, one with life-threatening injuries and another with serious injuries, as well as a family of five in a vehicle, all of whom suffered minor injuries, fire officials said. 

Authorities have asked that people avoid the area.  

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