NewsNBC Bay Area — Local NewsJuly 17, 2026California
San Francisco District Attorney Charges Man Following Union Square Pedestrian Collision
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced charges against 35-year-old Melthon Branch, who allegedly struck a 72-year-old pedestrian while fleeing police on a scooter near Union Square. The suspect faces multiple felony counts, including elder abuse and assault with a deadly weapon, following his arrest on Monday.
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The case involves significant criminal charges for a suspect accused of endangering public safety and causing serious injury to an elderly resident in a high-traffic area of San Francisco.
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