NewsNBC Bay Area — San FranciscoJuly 17, 2026San Francisco
San Francisco DA Charges Man Following Scooter Collision and Police Chase
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced charges against 35-year-old Melthon Branch, who allegedly struck a 72-year-old pedestrian while fleeing police on a scooter. The incident, which occurred Monday near Union Square, resulted in serious injuries to the victim and the discovery of narcotics and stolen property upon the suspect's arrest.
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The charges filed by the District Attorney initiate a criminal prosecution that will determine the legal consequences for the suspect regarding the injury of a pedestrian and the possession of illicit items.
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