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NewsSFistOctober 26, 2026San Francisco County

San Francisco Police Arrest Female Suspect on Treasure Island Following Fatal Tenderloin Hit-and-Run

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A female suspect was arrested on Treasure Island and booked into jail on suspicion of vehicular homicide and hit-and-run following a fatal collision in San Francisco's Tenderloin. San Francisco police responded to a pedestrian collision on the 800 block of Ellis Street around 1:05 am Sunday where a male victim was found and later pronounced dead at the hospital. The suspect vehicle was tracked to Treasure Island, where California Highway Patrol officers had already stopped it for an unrelated traffic violation.

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Why It Matters

A fatal traffic collision leads to a criminal arrest in San Francisco, with law enforcement seeking public tips as an active investigation continues.

Key Facts

  • A fatal hit-and-run collision occurred early Sunday on the 800 block of Ellis Street in the Tenderloin.
  • A male victim was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
  • The vehicle and driver fled the scene before officers arrived.
  • Officers traced the vehicle's location to Treasure Island.
  • California Highway Patrol officers had already stopped the suspect vehicle for an unrelated traffic violation on Treasure Island.
  • The female suspect was arrested by the San Francisco Police Department.
  • The suspect was booked into SF County Jail on suspicion of vehicular homicide and hit-and-run.
  • Neither the suspect's nor the victim's name has been released.
  • This incident represents a potential 23rd homicide of the year to date for San Francisco.
  • The investigation remains active, and authorities are asking for public tips via the SFPD tip line or text message.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationCalifornia Highway Patrol“officers who stopped the suspect vehicle for an unrelated traffic violation”OrganizationSF County Jail“facility where the suspect was booked”OrganizationSan Francisco Police Department“responding and investigating law enforcement agency”locationTreasure Island“location where the suspect vehicle and suspect were located”locationTenderloin“neighborhood where the collision occurred”locationEllis Street“street where the collision took place”OrganizationKTVU“news outlet reporting on the collision”locationSan Francisco“city where the incident took place”