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SFMTA Grounds Muni Operator After Crash, Cites Fatigue

8/25/2026

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SFMTA placed the Muni operator on non-driving status after a July 31 crash.
SFMTA said fatigue caused the operator to nod off before the trains collided.
The crash occurred at 8:30 a.m. near 47th Avenue and Wawona Street, leaving two passengers unharmed.
SFMTA added extra rest time for operators and expanded random video-review checks.
Supervisor Alan Wong called the incident unacceptable and urged a safety review.

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SFMTA placed the Muni operator on non-driving status after a July 31 crash.
SFMTA said fatigue caused the operator to nod off before the trains collided.
The crash occurred at 8:30 a.m. near 47th Avenue and Wawona Street, leaving two passengers unharmed.
SFMTA added extra rest time for operators and expanded random video-review checks.
Supervisor Alan Wong called the incident unacceptable and urged a safety review.