Man Critically Injured In Soma Hit-And-Run

A man was critically injured in a hit-and-run collision in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood late Saturday night, police said today.

The collision was reported at 11:53 p.m. at Ninth and Folsom streets.

The 41-year-old victim was walking in a crosswalk when he was struck by a small white vehicle, police said. The driver drove off afterward and had not been found as of this morning.

The victim was taken to a hospital to be treated for his injuries, which are considered life-threatening.

Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to call the Police Department's anonymous tip line at (415) 575-4444 or send a tip by text message to TIP411.

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