San Francisco police have arrested a driver suspected of being under the influence in connection with a hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian dead, the department said Monday.
The collision happened at about 6:45 p.m. Sunday along the 1800 block of Ocean Avenue, police said.
Arriving officers found the pedestrian suffering from life-threatening injuries, according to police. First responders tried to save the victim, but they died at the scene.
Officers later located a possible suspect and vehicle near the 500 block of Shields Street, police said. Authorities developed probable cause to arrest 47-year-old Hai Van Le of San Francisco.
Police said Le was booked into San Francisco County Jail on the following charges: gross vehicle manslaughter, driving under the influence causing injury, DUI/drugs with injury, DUI drugs and alcohol, felony hit and run, and elder abuse.