San Francisco Muni Driver Appears Asleep on Duty Before Train Collision

SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco Muni driver was reportedly seen asleep shortly before two empty trains collided on July 31 in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose area. The incident resulted in significant damage, according to newly surfaced video footage.

This marks the second reported instance within the past year where a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (Muni) operator has been recorded appearing to fall asleep while on duty.

The exact cause of the collision is under investigation. Further details regarding the driver’s condition, the specific sequence of events leading to the collision, and the extent of the damage were not immediately available. The contractor’s name involved in the incident was not provided.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has not released a statement regarding the video footage or the ongoing investigation into the July 31 collision. Information about any disciplinary actions or safety reviews following the incident has also not been provided.

The previous incident, also involving a Muni operator appearing to fall asleep on duty, occurred within the last year. Details surrounding that event, including the date and outcome, were not specified in the available information.

The collision on July 31 led to significant damage to the involved trains. The operational status and repair timeline for the affected lines were not disclosed.