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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Rookie San Francisco cop no longer with department after alleged DUI crash
The Brief Ryan Kwong, 28, is no longer employed with the San Francisco Police Department. Kwong is charged with four counts of DUI causing injury and reckless driving stemming from a crash over the weekend. The crash happened two days after he graduated from the police academy. SAN FRANCISCO - A rookie San Francisco police officer arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and causing a crash is no longer employed by the department, officials said Tuesday. What we know The San Francisco Police Department confirmed it has severed ties with Ryan Kwong, 28, who had graduated from the 284th SFPD Police Academy just two days before the crash. Kwong has been charged by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office with four counts of driving under the influence causing injury and reckless driving. The charges stem from a crash that occurred around 2 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Boulevard and Rivera Street, according to prosecutors. Kwong, who was off duty at the time of the crash, allegedly slammed his BMW into a Toyota minivan, pushing it into a light pole. Three people in the minivan were injured, including one who suffered life-threatening injuries, police said. What's next Kwong remains in custody at San Francisco County Jail. In a statement following the arrest, Police Chief Bill Scott said, "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." San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie echoed the sentiment in a statement posted to X. "Our police officers work hard to keep San Franciscans safe, and we expect them to follow the law on and off duty—no exceptions," he said. The Source San Francisco District Attorney, SFPD, previous reporting.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- CBS News
DA charges former San Francisco officer in connection with alleged DUI crash
A now-former San Francisco officer was charged in connection with an alleged drunk driving crash that injured several people, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office said on Tuesday. The DA's office said 28-year-old Ryan Kwong, who recently graduated from the San Francisco Police Academy, will be arraigned on Wednesday on the following charges. Four counts of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury Four counts of driving under the influence of alcohol with a .08% BAC causing injury Three counts of reckless driving causing injury Kwong is also accused of driving at an excessive speed recklessly, having a BAC greater than .15%, and of personally inflicting great bodily injury on the victims. The charges are in connection with a crash that happened early Saturday morning. Police were called to the area of Sunset Boulevard and Rivera Street just before 2 a.m. for reports of a crash involving two vehicles. When they arrived, they found one vehicle with three people inside who were all injured. One of them had life-threatening injuries and the others had injuries that were not life-threatening. The vehicle Kwong was allegedly driving had one passenger, Kwong and the passenger had injuries that were not life-threatening. Police investigating the crash suspected that Kwong was under the influence and arrested him on suspicion of DUI. Kwong was a recent police academy graduate and had just started his field training. He was off duty at the time of the crash. On Tuesday, San Francisco Police confirmed Kwong was no longer employed with the department. His arraignment is on Wednesday.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
San Francisco police officer arrested for DUI crash 2 days after graduation
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco Police Department officer Ryan Kwong graduated from the police academy on Thursday. Just two days later, Kwong was off-duty when he allegedly caused a major collision that sent a victim to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Investigators said they suspect the rookie police officer was drunk behind the wheel when his car slammed into a van. Kwong, 28, was arrested by his new SFPD co-workers on suspicion of felony DUI causing injuries. The crash happened around 2 a.m. Saturday on Sunset Boulevard and Rivera Street in San Francisco. Kwong's sedan collided into the van, violently shoved it into a light post, and split the van open. Three victims were rescued from the van and rushed to a hospital. One of the patients remained in critical condition Monday, a hospital spokesperson said. 'Officers determined that the suspect driver was driving under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest,' an SFPD spokesperson wrote. Kwong graduated from the 284th San Francisco Police Academy on Thursday with 30 fellow graduates. Police Chief Bill Scott conducted the swearing in ceremony and welcomed his new officers to the force. Kwong was set to begin 16 weeks of field training. After the crash Chief Scott wrote, 'No one is above the law. This incident was incredibly tragic, and my heart goes out to the injured victims. We will do everything in our power to ensure justice is served in this case.' Mayor Daniel Lurie wrote, 'My thoughts are with those injured in this incredibly upsetting incident. Our police officers work hard to keep San Franciscans safe. We expect them to follow the law on and off duty — no exceptions.' The District Attorney's Office said prosecutors are currently evaluating the case for charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Rookie SFPD officer arrested, several injured in DUI crash
The Brief Five people were injured in a crash in the early morning hours on Saturday. One victim suffered life-threatening injuries. A 28-year-old San Francisco Police Department officer who "recently entered field training" was arrested on suspicion of DUI in the crash. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and SFPD Chief Bill Scott released statements in the wake of the crash. SAN FRANCISCO - A rookie San Francisco Police Department officer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early Saturday morning following a crash in the city's Outer Sunset that left four others injured. SFPD officers responded just before 2 a.m. to the area of Sunset Boulevard and Rivera Streets on reports of the crash and found the two vehicles at the scene, according to a police department statement. What we know Photos of scene showed a minivan crashed against a lightpole in the center median on Sunset Boulevard, with a heavily damaged sedan nearby. Police said three people in the victim vehicle were injured, with one suffering life-threatening injuries, while two people in the other car suffered non-life-threatening injuries. After investigating the crash, police determined that the suspect driver – later identified as 28-year-old Ryan Kwong – was "driving under the influence of alcohol" and placed him under arrest. San Franciso Sheriff's Department jail records confirmed Kwong was booked into jail just before 8:20 a.m. Saturday on suspicion of DUI causing injury and reckless driving. The SFPD confirmed Kwong was one of 31 officers who were sworn-in by Chief Bill Scott on Thursday, and he had just entered a 16-week field-training program prior to the crash. What they're saying Scott released a statement in the wake of the crash offering condolences to the injured. "This incident was incredibly tragic, and my heart goes out to the injured victims," Scott said. "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." The sentiments were echoed by San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie. "My thoughts are with those injured in this incredibly upsetting incident," Lurie said in a statement on X. "Our police officers work hard to keep San Franciscans safe, and we expect them to follow the law on and off duty-no exceptions. Thank you to the officers who responded immediately." The San Francisco Police Officers Association also offered its sympathies while calling for accountability. "Our hearts go out to the victims and family of this horrible tragedy, and we pray for the victims' full recovery," said SFPOA President Tracy McCray in a statement. "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 added that the SFPOA does not provide legal representation for allegations that occur when an officer is off duty. An investigation into the crash is ongoing, and anyone with information was asked to contact the SFPD at 415-575-4444. The Source San Francisco Police Department
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Off-duty officer arrested for causing car crash while intoxicated
(KRON) – Several people were hospitalized after an intoxicated driver slammed into a car early Saturday morning, according to the San Francisco Police Department. At around 1:59 a.m., San Francisco police responded to the area of Sunset Boulevard and Rivera Street regarding a two-vehicle car crash. SFPD said the victim's vehicle had three adult occupants, who were taken to the hospital by paramedics. One of the occupants has sustained life-threatening injuries, and the other two have non-life-threatening injuries. Suspected drunk driver crashed into motorcycle in San Jose deadly collision The other car had two occupants, who were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. SFPD said that through the investigation, it was discovered that the driver of the second car was driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver was identified as San Francisco resident Ryan Kwong. Kwong is currently employed as an SFPD officer who recently entered field training, according to police. Kwon, 28, was booked into San Francisco County Jail for multiple charges, including driving under the influence causing injuries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
