SFPD Searching Suspect in Tragic Auto-Pedestrian Crash on Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA (December 8, 2023) On Wednesday morning, 34-year-old Filiberto Hernandez of San Francisco was killed in a tragic hit-and-run collision on Polk Street.
According to San Francisco police, the fatal auto-pedestrian crash happened around 1:46 a.m. in the area of Polk Street and Ellis Street.
Reports say that police found Hernandez dead at the scene after getting struck by a vehicle. The suspect driver fled the scene before authorities arrived at the scene.
Officials say that the suspect driver and vehicle remains at large.
SFPD are investigating the fatal auto-pedestrian crash and are actively searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
Sweet Lawyers express sympathies to the bereaved family of Filiberto Hernandez. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.
Auto-Pedestrian Crash on Ellis Street Kills Filiberto Hernandez
Despite the additional safety features on newer vehicle models, traffic collisions continue to increase, rather than decrease.
Furthermore, the increasing crash rate reflects that traffic crashes are becoming rampant. They are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.
As a matter of fact, according to the NHTSA, two out of three motorists will be involved in an accident during their life.
That is why it is truly important to contact us if a loved one is involved in a deadly traffic collision.
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Indeed, with our seasoned wrongful death lawyers, you only need to tend to your well-being. Our team will focus on your legal claim.
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To the bereaved of Filiberto Hernandez, call us. You don’t need to experience more hardship because of other people’s negligence. Our legal experts will find the best possible outcome for our clients.
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