SAN FRANCISCO—A suspect was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run that transpired on Sunday, January 22, in San Francisco’s Mission District.
At around 2:11 a.m., officers with the San Francisco Police Department arrived at 16th and Capp Street safter receiving a call about a collision involving a pedestrian. They discovered a damaged vehicle pushed onto the sidewalk by the accident in front of the Victoria Theatre. The victim remained at the scene and sustained non-life threatening injuries. She was transported to a nearby hospital. The suspect fled the scene.
Shortly after that incident, a second collision transpired at 16th Street and Potrero Avenue involving the same suspect. Both the suspect and one adult male victim were found suffering from serious injuries. They were both treated at the scene and transported to a nearby hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased later that morning. The suspect suffered non-life threatening injuries. His name has not been disclosed to the public.
The SFPD are investigating the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and start the message with SFPD.
