Pedestrian-Auto Collision near King Street Fatally Injures 4-Year-Old Girl
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 17, 2023) – Police arrested Karen Cartagena following a deadly pedestrian crash on Fourth Street early Tuesday evening. Officers responded to the fatal incident around 5:15 p.m. on 4th and King Streets, one block away from Oracle Park’s home-plate entrance. Upon arrival, police discovered a 4-year-old girl and her father at the scene suffering from life-threatening injuries. Authorities also found the involved vehicle pinned against a pole. Tragically, the young girl was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Her name has not been released by the authorities. The San Francisco Police later identified the involved driver as 71-year-old Karen Cartagena. Police arrested Cartagena for three counts of failure to yield to a pedestrian and vehicular manslaughter. At this time, the San Francisco Police Department is asking everyone with additional information about the pedestrian crash to contact them at 415-575-4444.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of the victim.
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