Dannielle Spillman killed in SF pedestrian hit-and-run accident

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Dannielle Spillman killed in SF pedestrian hit-and-run accident

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, (April 13, 2026) – Dannielle Spillman, a San Francisco resident, was killed Monday afternoon in a hit-and-run crash in the city’s South of Market neighborhood, according to police.

Authorities said the incident occurred at approximately 3:23 p.m. at the intersection of Mission Street and South Van Ness Boulevard. A 30-year-old man allegedly struck Spillman and fled the scene before officers arrived.

Spillman was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators later identified and located the suspect using surveillance footage and license plate reader technology.

The suspect was taken into custody and booked on charges including homicide and felony hit-and-run causing injury. The investigation remains ongoing.


CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED

Even a short delay in medical care after a serious crash can prove fatal. Leaving the scene does not help anyone — neither the victim nor the driver. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly 65 percent of those killed in hit-and-run crashes are pedestrians or bicyclists.

“Having the proper resources is essential to investigate a pedestrian accident and establish negligence,” said Candice Bond, an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney and Managing Partner of Bond Legal.

Bond, a national analyst for Accident Injury News, added, “Drivers must always exercise extreme caution while behind the wheel.”

An attorney can thoroughly evaluate contributing factors and has the resources to hire expert witnesses, locate witnesses, and review applicable insurance coverage.


WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

Pending the investigation, the family of Dannielle Spillman may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. Families of victims can seek compensation for loss of companionship, emotional distress, and pain and suffering following such tragic incidents.

“The grief and emotional toll after losing a loved one in an accident can be overwhelming,” said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal.

“A wrongful death attorney will monitor the progress of the investigation and help ensure that the victim’s legal rights and best interests are fully protected.”


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If your loved one has been killed by a hit-and-run driver and would like a no-cost consultation, please contact our national legal analyst Candice Bond today

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Accident Injury News can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-986-7738 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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