1 killed, 1 seriously injured after 76-year-old driver crashes into SF Chinatown restaurant: SFPD

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A 76-year-old driver collided into a restaurant in San Francisco’s Chinatown on Friday morning, killing one and injuring another pedestrian, according to the San Francisco Police Department.

The restaurant, New Lun Ting Cafe, which is located in the corner of 600 Jackson Street and Beckett Street had its front windows rammed by the front of a silver car.

A preliminary investigation determined that the driver was attempting to park his vehicle when the vehicle collided with two pedestrians on the sidewalk and then into a building.

The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Impairment due to alcohol and or drugs do not appear to be a factor at this time.

SFPD officers arrived on scene and located two victims suffering from injuries.

The victims were transported by paramedics to a local hospital. Despite the lifesaving efforts of first responders and medical staff, one of the victims succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Another adult victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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