Man fleeing from police on scooter dies after hitting 'street fixture' in SF, police say

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A man died from his injuries after fleeing from police on a scooter, and crashing into a "street fixture" in San Francisco on Monday, according to SFPD.

Police say they were trying to catch a suspect just before 12:30 p.m. wanted for a warrant in the area of Mission and 8th streets.

The suspect fled on a scooter, before hitting a street fixture.

He was seriously injured and was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

It's unknown why police were attempting to apprehend the suspect.

His identity is not yet known.

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Anyone with information should contact the SFPD at 415-575-4444.