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Pedestrian Killed in San Francisco Hit-and-Run; Driver Arrested

4/14/2026

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A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run Monday afternoon at Mission and South Van Ness streets in San Francisco, and the driver fled but was later arrested after a brief chase.
Witnesses heard a loud thump and saw emergency responders.
Police are investigating the crash circumstances.
No suspect information or vehicle description has been released.
Witnesses note the area's dangers from high-speed freeway traffic.

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Story summary

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run Monday afternoon at Mission and South Van Ness streets in San Francisco, and the driver fled but was later arrested after a brief chase.
Witnesses heard a loud thump and saw emergency responders.
Police are investigating the crash circumstances.
No suspect information or vehicle description has been released.
Witnesses note the area's dangers from high-speed freeway traffic.