Crime & Safety
Suspect Fleeing Police On Scooter Dies After Crashing Into Street Fixture
Police say the man was wanted on a warrant.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A suspect fleeing police on a scooter died after hitting a street fixture near San Francisco's Civic Center on Monday afternoon, police said.
About 12:30 p.m., officers spotted a man allegedly wanted on a warrant near Mission and Eighth streets, according to a statement from San Francisco police.
They tried to detain him but the suspect fled on a scooter and ran into a street fixture. Officers provided aid and the paramedics transported the man to a hospital, where he died.
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Police didn't release the suspect's name or information about the warrant.
Anyone with information about the case should contact the SFPD at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD. Tips may remain anonymous.
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