A stolen car that San Francisco police tried to pull over yesterday set off a multi-city pursuit that ended in Redwood City and left three other motorists injured, authorities said. All three were taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Officers first tracked the vehicle to the Bayview neighborhood, then watched it bolt across the Bay Bridge and into the East Bay.
How the chase began
According to SFGATE, the San Francisco Police Department's Real Time Investigation Center was alerted around 1:10 PM to a stolen vehicle near Third Street and Meade Avenue. Bayview officers later spotted the car near Third Street and Evans Avenue in Hunters Point. When officers tried to stop it, the driver refused to pull over and led police onto the Bay Bridge, then into Hayward, where collisions were later reported.
Crashes sent three people to the hospital
KTVU reports that the fleeing vehicle hit two other cars during the pursuit. In all, three motorists were taken to hospitals, and San Francisco police said their injuries were not considered life-threatening. Authorities have not released the names of those hurt or provided additional details about their conditions.
Suspects taken into custody in Redwood City
As noted by SFGATE, the stolen car eventually stopped in Redwood City, where two occupants, a male and a female, ran from the vehicle. They were arrested a short time later with help from a California Highway Patrol helicopter. San Francisco police say arrests have been made and the investigation is still active. Anyone with information is asked to call the San Francisco Police Department at (415) 575-4444 or text TIP411, beginning the message with SFPD.
Context: pursuit rules and public safety
The chase comes amid ongoing debate over when officers should engage in high-speed pursuits, a conversation that intensified after local policy changes tied to Proposition E. As detailed by Mission Local, previous pursuits that left bystanders injured have prompted renewed calls for clearer rules and stronger oversight of cross-jurisdiction chases.
