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Former Rookie SFPD Officer Pleads Not Guilty in DUI Crash That Injured Four

Ryan Kwong, 28, faces multiple charges after a high-speed collision critically injured a minivan passenger; he has been released under strict monitoring conditions.

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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.