Overview
- Police officers first spotted an erratically driven vehicle near Mission Dolores Park and Guerrero Street before a pursuit began that ended in a collision at South Van Ness and 14th Street.
- First responders evaluated nine people at the scene on Sunday night, eight of whom were injured and two who were transported with critical injuries.
- The struck vehicle hit a fire hydrant and slammed into the side of a car dealership, producing a geyser, scattered debris and an extended closure of the intersection for emergency work.
- Authorities say five people were in the fleeing vehicle and four were in the other car, but officials have not released names or announced formal charges as the SFPD continues its investigation.
- Officials urged witnesses to call the San Francisco Police Department at 415-575-4444 or text TIP411 with information as investigators work to piece together what led to the chase and crash.