Pursuit Ends in Traffic Collision near 3rd Street, 4 Officers Hospitalized 

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 3, 2024) – Friday evening, a car crash on Cesar Chavez Street sent at least four police officers to a hospital. 

The collision occurred shortly after 10:30 p.m. in the area of Cesar Chavez and 3rd Streets.

According to the police, authorities tried to perform a traffic stop on a wanted vehicle. However, the suspect failed to comply resulting in a pursuit. 

The chase ended after the suspect crashed into another vehicle. Footage from the scene revealed a heavily damaged patrol car and another vehicle overturned. 

Responding medical personnel transported four officers to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. 

Meanwhile, authorities arrested the suspect with unspecified charges. At this time, the identities of the people involved in the collision have not been released to the public. 

Those with additional information about the crash are encouraged to contact the San Francisco Police Department at 415-575-4444.

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