SAN FRANCISCO — A late-night street takeover in the city’s Mission District erupted into chaos when a quad bike rider struck a pedestrian at high speed outside a gas station, leaving the victim with suspected severe leg injuries, according to witness accounts and video circulating on social media.
Gas Station Chaos Captured on Video
The footage, shared by user @akafaceUS on X (formerly Twitter), shows a gas station filled with crowds, motorcycles, and ATVs performing stunts as onlookers film the dangerous spectacle. At one point, a quad rider speeds past and collides with a man in a red shirt, sending him sprawling to the ground. The video ends with bystanders rushing to help as the rider flees.
Witnesses described the scene as “complete chaos,” with engines roaring, burnouts filling the air with smoke, and spectators standing dangerously close to the stunt vehicles.
Witnesses Say Police Were Present but Took No Action
What has drawn the most outrage online is not just the violence of the incident — but the alleged lack of police intervention. Multiple witnesses claimed that officers were nearby yet made no arrests or attempted to disperse the crowd. “They were watching, and nothing happened,” one bystander said in frustration. “Someone almost died right in front of them.”
The San Francisco Police Department has not released an official statement confirming whether officers were present or responding to the incident.
Public Frustration Over City’s Growing Takeover Problem
Residents of the Mission District say street takeovers have become increasingly common, especially during late-night weekends. These illegal gatherings often feature vehicles performing donuts, wheelies, and reckless stunts in public intersections or parking lots…