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'Writhing in pain': SUV driver convicted in SF Tenderloin hit-and-run that dragged victim sleeping on mattress
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Tor Smith , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Patrick Davis, a 55-year-old man, was convicted by a trial jury.
A conviction has been announced in a hit-and-run incident that occurred in San Francisco 's Tenderloin neighborhood. The incident involved a person sleeping on a mattress who was run over by an SUV. San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins made the announcement on Thursday.
Patrick Davis, a 55-year-old man, was convicted by a trial jury. The conviction was for hit-and-run driving causing injury, among other charges. For further details on the incident and conviction, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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