Assault Suspect on the Run Hit and Killed by SUV on 280 Freeway in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 4, 2019) – An assault suspect died after being struck by a car late Thursday afternoon in San Francisco.
Officers responded to the Balboa Park Muni station at 4:57 p.m. regarding an assault. Upon their arrival, the suspect fled the scene and ran onto northbound 280 Freeway.
While running across the Geneva Avenue off-ramp, a white SUV struck and killed him. His name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification.
The assault victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. In addition, paramedics treated the assault victim at the scene, police said.
All lanes of northbound 280 Freeway temporarily closed for the on-scene investigation. Police did not release any other information at this time. The California Highway Patrol is handling the fatal freeway collision, while SFPD handles the assault.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the loved ones and friends affected by this tragic loss.
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