a scary video This video shows a crazy incident in which an ATV driver crashes into a pedestrian at a San Francisco gas station as police watch. The incident dates back to February, and the suspect has just been arrested, authorities said.
On the night of February 11, the same day as Super Bowl III between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, Ariel Cruz went to a convenience store at a Gulf Coast gas station after the game. However, a group of men driving dirt bikes and ATVs confronted Cruz.
“All I remember is my head being split open.”
Both the group and the cruise were teasing each other.
KPIX-TV reported that officers from the Stunt Driving Response Unit were called to a gas station to tow a vehicle in connection with a separate incident. After police arrived, they attempted to de-escalate the situation by yelling at both parties, but the situation only escalated.
The dirt bike rider and ATV rider circled the gas pump and began driving recklessly, hitting one of the officers in the face.
The ATV driver struck Cruz, who was wearing a red 49ers jersey.
“All I remember is my head being split open. There were staples in my head. My knee was so inflamed and I couldn't even walk on it,” Cruz said. Ta. KTVU-TV. “My lip was torn inside and out. It was like a cut on my lip.”
Mr. Cruz said: san francisco standard He suffered a concussion that left him unable to walk and work as a painter for more than a month.
The suspect abandoned the ATV at the crime scene and fled on a dirt bike driven by another man.
On Tuesday, San Francisco police announced The suspect, believed to be an ATV rider, was arrested.
The San Francisco Police Department's General Affairs Office, with assistance from the Community Violence Reduction Team, investigated the incident that led to the arrest of 31-year-old Julian Alberto Uragomez on August 29th.
Uroagomez was arrested at the Ingleside Police Department on charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon against a peace officer, and filing a false police report.
Uragomez remains held without bail, according to jail records. He is scheduled to appear in court on October 15th.
“Due to a variety of factors, these investigations can take some time, but our investigators continue to work diligently to investigate and follow up on these incidents,” the San Francisco Police Department said in a statement. “SFPD does not tolerate this dangerous behavior and reckless drivers of any vehicle will be held accountable.”
“I was happy,” Cruz said of the arrest. “Just like that day… the next day.” [it] He might have been someone's son. I'm so grateful they found him. ”
This incident is still under investigation.
The San Francisco Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact SFPD at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411.
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