Chaos ensued on the streets of San Francisco as Rodney Jefferson, 54, allegedly brought peril to pedestrians in a series of hit-and-runs, leaving two people injured, including a middle school student. The office of San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has slapped Jefferson with multiple charges tied to the incidents. According to a statement from the District Attorney, he faces counts of leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, and evading police, among others. "San Francisco's streets must be safe for pedestrians," DA Jenkins said. "This type of behavior simply cannot and will not be tolerated whatsoever in this city."

1/ Today, District Attorney @BrookeJenkinsSF announced that Rodney Jefferson has been charged in connection to multiple hit & run incidents in the Tenderloin and North Beach. pic.twitter.com/PT12yKkwoi

— SF DISTRICT ATTORNEY (@SFDAOffice) May 9, 2024

In a brazen morning display on May 7, Jefferson was allegedly seen spinning donuts at a busy intersection and consequently hit a pedestrian. In a bizarre twist, the victim became the target of a misguided attempt at compensation when Jefferson returned to the scene, tossing a $20 bill their way before fleeing again. Following the first incident, SFPD units caught sight of Jefferson running a red light, triggering a reckless pursuit that ran through multiple traffic controls, with Jefferson finally being pinned down after ramming into a parked car.

District Attorney Jenkins reiterated their commitment to public safety, "My office will do everything in our power to keep the public safe and to ensure that there is accountability for this conduct." In the wake of the public endangerment, authorities acted promptly, with Jefferson being arraigned today at 1:30 PM in Department 10 of the Hall of Justice. The DA's office is seeking to detain him pending trial.

Adding to the list of allegations, Jefferson is accused of increasing the stakes of his reckless driving when, later that day, he sped by a car waiting for children to cross, striking a student. In traffic, Mr. Jefferson's attempt to maneuver through a gap between a stopped vehicle and a parked one ended with crushing consequences – his Mustang got stuck, marking the end of his flight from justice as he was arrested by the SFPD. The local authorities are calling for anyone with information to come forward, ensuring confidentiality for those who wish to remain anonymous.