Possibly 'distracted' lifeguard drives over sunbather in Half Moon Bay, officials say
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- The 20-year-old woman was taken to the hospital, but sheriff’s spokesperson Gretchen Spiker said she was expected to survive.
- The sheriff’s office is conducing an investigation into the incident.
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A screenshot from Google Maps showing Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay, Calif. A woman on the beach was injured after being run over by a lifeguard, officials say. (Google Maps) By Grace Toohey Staff Writer Follow June 26, 2026 2:40 PM PT 1 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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A California State Parks lifeguard who was allegedly distracted while driving an agency vehicle ran over a woman lying in the sand at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay on Wednesday, according to the the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.