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District Attorney Brooke Jenkins Announces Felony Charges Against Robert Green for Deadly Crash in Sunset District

Green is charged with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence and reckless driving in crash that killed a pedestrian and seriously injured a second person

San Francisco, CA – Today, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced felony charges against Robert Green for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, gross vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence of drugs causing injury, and reckless driving. On October 24, 2022, San Francisco Police arrested Green at the scene of the crash at 24th Avenue and Santiago in the Sunset District. One woman was killed, and another person was seriously injured in the intersection.

“Pedestrians should be able to cross the street without having to fear for their lives,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “We will seek justice for the victims and hold Robert Green accountable for his crimes. As the city is working to make the streets safer for pedestrians, motorists, and all users, we will do our part to ensure that the rules of the road are followed, and our streets are safe for all.”

Green has been in custody since his arrest on October 24, 2022. Prosecutors sought pre-trial detention in this case because of the public safety risk he poses. Green is scheduled to be arraigned on November 4, 2022.

Although, charges have been filed, this remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) Tip Line at: 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.

Court Number: 22012745

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