Window Washer Survives 11-Story Fall In San Francisco’s Financial District, Passing Car Cushions Fall

A window washer is in critical but stable condition after falling from the roof of an 11-story building onto a moving car at California and Montgomery in San Francisco Friday morning.

The accident happened at 10:03 a.m. at the Sterling Bank & Trust building according to police.

The window washer and a co-worker were adjusting their cables from the roof while their working platform lay on the ground. Something went awry and the man ended up falling 11 stories onto the car, completely caving in the back part of the Toyota Camry’s roof.

The accident victim was rushed to San Francisco General Hospital with critical injuries, but the person in the car managed to escape without significant injury.

Sam Hartwell, an eyewitness, said he was crossing the intersection when the accident happened.

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