Jerry Lyons Arrested in Connection with Multi-Vehicle Crash that Killed Pedestrian in San Francisco
Pedestrian Killed, 3 Hospitalized after San Francisco Car Crash at Higuera Avenue and Lake Merced Boulevard; Jerry Lyons Arrested
San Francisco, California (February 5, 2021) – Jerry Lyons, 31, of San Francisco, was arrested after a multi-vehicle accident that left a pedestrian dead Thursday morning in San Francisco, authorities said.
The accident happened at about 8 a.m. Thursday, February 4 in the area of Higuera Avenue and Lake Merced Boulevard.
According to the authorities, eight vehicles, including a stolen 2003 Ford Explorer, were involved in the collision.
One of the involved vehicles reportedly struck a pedestrian.
The pedestrian, only identified as a 26-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Three other people sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment.
Lyons, who was the driver of the Ford Explorer, was also transported to the hospital to be treated for his injuries before being arrested on chargers, including gross vehicular manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, felony hit and run, and possession of the stolen property.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the police at 1-415-575-4444.
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