San Francisco Multi-Car Crash Leaves One Dead and Damages Waymo Robotaxi
A high-speed collision involving seven vehicles, including an autonomous Waymo car, is under investigation for possible links to earlier hit-and-run incidents.
- The crash occurred Sunday evening at the intersection of Sixth and Harrison streets in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, killing one person and their dog.
- The suspect, 66-year-old Jia Lin Zheng, was detained while receiving hospital treatment and has been charged with felony vehicular manslaughter and speeding.
- Authorities are investigating whether the crash is connected to earlier hit-and-run incidents reported on Interstate 280 northbound shortly before the collision.
- The collision involved seven vehicles, including a Tesla, a Lexus, and a Waymo robotaxi, which sustained significant damage to its rear while unoccupied and in standstill traffic.
- Streets in the area were closed for several hours as police and fire officials examined the scene, which was littered with debris and damaged vehicles.
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