An off-duty San Francisco police officer has been arrested on suspicion of driving underneath the affect following a Saturday morning automobile crash that left 5 individuals injured.
The sufferer’s car had three grownup occupants who had been taken to the hospital. One has life-threatening accidents, whereas the opposite two have non-life-threatening accidents, in line with SFPD.
San Francisco resident Ryan Kwong, who had lately entered area coaching, was recognized as the driving force of the car and suspected to have precipitated the collision. Police say he was allegedly driving inebriated on the time of the incident.
He and a passenger in the identical automobile had been taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening accidents.
Kwong was arrested and booked into San Francisco County Jail.
In a press release, outgoing police chief Invoice Scott referred to as the incident “incredibly tragic” and that his “heart goes out to the injured victims.”
“We will do everything in our power to ensure justice is served in this case. No one is above the law, and our officers know they are expected to obey the law, as well as our strict code of conduct even while off duty,” Scott stated.
Tracy McCray, president of the San Francisco Police Officers Affiliation, stated in a press release the union prays for the victims’ full restoration. The union doesn’t present authorized assist for incidents that happen off-duty, McCray stated. The union represents the division’s officers
“There is no excuse for drunk driving, especially for police officers. If the allegations are true, he should be held fully accountable for his actions and the harm he’s caused,” McCray stated.
Police stated the investigation was on-going and requested anybody with data to contact the SFPD at (415) 575-4444. Suggestions will be texted to TIP411 and will begin with “SFPD.”
