Harrison Bader sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a late-night scooter crash in the Marina District, according to statements from the San Francisco Police Department and San Francisco Fire Department. The incident occurred on the 2200 block of Union Street at approximately 2 a.m. Sunday, further complicating the 32-year-old’s recovery from plantar fasciitis in his left foot that he’s dealt with since late May.
Scooter Collision Details and Hospitalization
The 32-year-old was riding a scooter when involved in a vehicle collision on Union Street, according to SFPD and SFFD statements provided in response to inquiries from the Chronicle. Emergency responders transported Bader to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Neither police nor fire officials named Bader in their initial incident logs, but department spokespeople confirmed the details matching the crash timeline and location to reporters.
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Team Response and Conflicting Timeline Reports
The Giants announced on Tuesday afternoon that Bader had been involved in a scooter accident and would undergo an MRI to determine the exact severity of the sustained injuries. Manager Tony Vitello stated on Thursday that Bader is not expected to return this season, noting that a comeback was already unlikely prior to the collision. That assessment conflicted with comments Vitello made on Friday, when he indicated there remained a chance Bader could return to action. The team has not released any new updates regarding the results of the MRI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the scooter crash happen?
The collision occurred on the 2200 block of Union Street in San Francisco’s Marina District at around 2 a.m. Sunday, according to the San Francisco Police Department and San Francisco Fire Department.
What injuries did Bader sustain?
Will Bader play again this season?
Manager Tony Vitello stated on Thursday that Bader is not expected to return this season, though team officials have not provided further updates following his scheduled MRI.
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