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San Francisco Mayor's SUV Damaged in Streetcar Collision

3/27/2026

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Daniel Lurie, the mayor of San Francisco, had his $135,000 Rivian SUV struck by a historic Muni streetcar during an illegal U-turn on Market Street, causing $21,400 in damage with no injury claims filed.
A March 5 confrontation led to Tony Phillips's release after a judge deemed Lurie's bodyguard the aggressor.
Tony Phillips was later arrested for violating a stay-away order.
The California Post has sought comments from Lurie's office.

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Story summary

Daniel Lurie, the mayor of San Francisco, had his $135,000 Rivian SUV struck by a historic Muni streetcar during an illegal U-turn on Market Street, causing $21,400 in damage with no injury claims filed.
A March 5 confrontation led to Tony Phillips's release after a judge deemed Lurie's bodyguard the aggressor.
Tony Phillips was later arrested for violating a stay-away order.
The California Post has sought comments from Lurie's office.