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Rookie SFPD Officer Charged in DUI Crash That Critically Injured Bystander

Ryan Kwong, arrested shortly after graduating, faces multiple felony charges and has been dismissed from the department.

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Overview

  • Ryan Kwong, a rookie officer who graduated from the SFPD academy two days prior, remains in custody on multiple DUI and reckless driving charges.
  • The crash occurred at 2 a.m. on Sunset Boulevard, injuring four people, including one critically, after Kwong's car struck a minivan.
  • The San Francisco District Attorney charged Kwong with four counts of DUI causing injury, four counts of DUI with a blood alcohol level over .08%, and three counts of reckless driving causing injury.
  • Police Chief Bill Scott and Mayor Daniel Lurie both condemned the incident, emphasizing that officers are held to the same legal and ethical standards as the public.
  • The SFPD has terminated Kwong’s employment, and authorities continue to investigate, urging witnesses to come forward with information.