Commentary: Police Need to Stop Exonerating Drivers in Fatal Crashes - Streetsblog San Francisco
Briefly

The recent pedestrian fatality on Geary prompts reflection on the city's insufficient safety measures, particularly for busy streets that have seen numerous accidents.
SFMTA director Jeffrey Tumlin has bafflingly stated that nothing can be done to improve safety near a hospital, highlighting a concerning lack of commitment to pedestrian safety.
The police department continuously uses the same phrase to describe drivers involved in fatal accidents, showing a tendency to downplay the severity of the incidents.
Officer Robert Rueca’s defense of not sharing investigative steps raises questions about transparency and accountability in dealing with pedestrian fatalities.
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