Half Moon Bay, CA – On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 25, 2026, a California State Parks lifeguard vehicle struck a beachgoer lying on the sand at Francis Beach, leaving the woman hospitalized, according to KRON.
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office reports that the incident took place around 3:45 PM at Francis Beach, a portion of Kelly State Beach.
Authorities said the lifeguard vehicle allegedly ran over a 20-year-old woman who was lying on the sand. Initial reports suggest that the driver may have been distracted at the time of the incident. The woman was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation. No additional details regarding the identities of those involved had been released at the time of reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
Ongoing Investigations
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Personal Injury Claims
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