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Investigators said they suspect the rookie police officer was drunk behind the wheel when his car slammed into a van. Kwong, 28, was arrested by his new SFPD co-workers on suspicion of felony DUI causing injuries.
The crash happened around 2 a.m. Saturday on Sunset Boulevard and Rivera Street in San Francisco. Kwong’s sedan collided into the van, violently shoved it into a light post, and split the van open.
Three victims were rescued from the van and rushed to a hospital. One of the patients remained in critical condition Monday, a hospital spokesperson said.
“Officers determined that the suspect driver was driving under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest,” an SFPD spokesperson wrote.
Kwong graduated from the 284th San Francisco Police Academy on Thursday with 30 fellow graduates. Police Chief Bill Scott conducted the swearing in ceremony and welcomed his new officers to the force.
Kwong was set to begin 16 weeks of field training.
After the crash Chief Scott wrote, “No one is above the law. This incident was incredibly tragic, and my heart goes out to the injured victims. We will do everything in our power to ensure justice is served in this case.”
Mayor Daniel Lurie wrote, “My thoughts are with those injured in this incredibly upsetting incident. Our police officers work hard to keep San Franciscans safe. We expect them to follow the law on and off duty — no exceptions.”
The District Attorney’s Office said prosecutors are currently evaluating the case for charges.
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