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Car Break-In Crew Driver Dead in Police Chase
CHP chase ends in death near Palace of Fine Arts. Car break-in crew pursued after tourist area theft. What we know about the incident.
A police chase ended with a car break-in crew’s driver dead near the Palace of Fine Arts, according to the San Francisco Police Officers Association.
The high-speed pursuit was initiated around 4 p.m. on Saturday by officers from Tenderloin Station. They had identified a vehicle connected to an armed robbery and multiple auto burglaries. The driver chose to flee, resulting in a chase that ended in a collision at San Bruno Avenue and Mansell Street, near the Paul Avenue offramp of U.S. Highway 101.
One person was declared dead at the scene, while another occupant of the vehicle was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The incident is currently under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Dangerous situation all around. Stay safe out there.