Overview
- Ryan Kwong, a 28-year-old former rookie San Francisco police officer, entered a not guilty plea to 11 charges, including DUI and reckless driving causing injury.
- The crash occurred early Saturday morning in San Francisco's Sunset District, leaving one minivan passenger critically injured and three others, including Kwong’s passenger, with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Prosecutors allege Kwong was driving at excessive speed with a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit and inflicted great bodily harm on victims.
- The San Francisco Police Department has severed ties with Kwong, who had graduated from the academy just two days before the incident.
- Kwong was released from custody on conditions including wearing an ankle monitor, abstaining from alcohol, and using a breath interlock system; his next court hearing is scheduled for June 4.