Outer Sunset hit-and-run involving stolen car leaves one person dead

A hit-and-run crash in the Outer Sunset has left one person dead, San Francisco police said Sunday.

The crash occurred Saturday night at 7:34 p.m. at the intersection of Lincoln Way and 46th Avenue when a Honda SUV and a stolen black Audi SUV collided, leaving a passenger in the Honda with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. The passenger was taken to the hospital where he died of injuries. The driver of the Honda was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said the driver of the Audi fled the scene before officers arrived. During the investigation, police found that the Audi was reported stolen in The City on Jan. 12.

Supervisor Gordon Mar said in a tweet Sunday afternoon that police will be increasing traffic enforcement in the area.

Authorities are seeking witnesses as well as video footage of the crash.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the police anonymous tip line at (415)-575-4444 or can text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD..

Jerold Chinn

Jerold serves as a reporter and San Francisco Bureau Chief for SFBay covering transportation and occasionally City Hall and the Mayor's Office in San Francisco. His work on transportation has been recognized by the San Francisco Press Club. Born and raised in San Francisco, he graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in journalism. Jerold previously wrote for the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit, noncommercial news organization. When not reporting, you can find Jerold taking Muni to check out new places to eat in the city.