Two SFPD motorcycle officers injured in head-on crash with Uber

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Two San Francisco Police Department officers were injured in a crash on Tuesday, SFPD confirmed.

The crash happened on Cesar Chavez Street near Pennsylvania Avenue at about 5 p.m. The officers were on motorcycles going westbound on Cesar Chavez when they crashed head-on into a car, SFPD said.

SFPD said that both officers and the driver of the other car were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, but the San Francisco Police Officers Association said one of the officers is in critical condition.

SFPD Chief Bill Scott, San Francisco Mayor London Breed and other officers stopped by San Francisco General Hospital on Tuesday to show support.

“This department is like a close-knit family, so when someone gets injured, particularly when it’s something this serious. You know it’s pretty common we all come here to support — support the families. You’ll see officers coming and going,” said Scott.

The public is asked to avoid the area until the area of the crash until an SFPD investigation is complete. There is no estimated time for it to end.

SFPD is investigating the crash to determine what caused it. There is no evidence to suggest drugs or alcohol were factors. The driver is cooperating with authorities.

Uber released the following statement to KRON4:

"We are thankful no one was seriously injured, and are wishing everyone a speedy recovery. We are continuing to look into this incident, and are standing by to assist law enforcement on their investigation."

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