Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Mission suffers critical injuries

A 50-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries when a vehicle struck him in San Francisco’s Mission District late Thursday night, according to police.

Around 11:05 p.m., officers learned of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian near 18th and Valencia streets, police said.

The victim was crossing the street when the driver struck him. The victim was taken to the hospital for his injuries, police said.

The driver, a 31-year-old, man, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Investigators at this time do not suspect drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision, according to police.