South Korean woman came to San Francisco to pursue her dreams. Then a truck killed her on Market Street
Yebin Kim, 32, was a native of South Korea, where she leaves behind her mother, father and two younger siblings after she was killed by a truck that struck her on San Francisco’s Market Street on Aug. 7.
TL;DR
- Yebin Kim, 32, died after being hit by a truck while riding a scooter on Market Street in San Francisco.
- Kim, originally from South Korea, had moved to the US a year and a half prior to pursue her career.
- Her family is seeking information about the accident and considering a wrongful death lawsuit.
- Concerns exist regarding the safety of Market Street's design, which combines bike/scooter lanes with heavy vehicle traffic.
- Attorneys for the family have stated that police have provided limited information regarding the investigation.