SFPD’s Homicide Detail Leads Hit and Run Investigation in Southern #26-045

On April 13, 2026, at approximately 3:23 p.m., San Francisco Police officers responded to Mission Street and S Van Ness Avenue regarding a report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. Officers and paramedics arrived on scene and located a deceased adult. Through the course of the investigation, officers determined that the vehicle associated with the collision fled from the scene.

Officers coordinated with the Real Time Investigation Center (RTIC) and located the vehicle traveling on the freeway. The suspect vehicle exited the freeway, and officers conducted a traffic stop with the assistance of San Francisco Sheriff’s deputies in the area of Portero Avenue and 18th Street. The driver of the vehicle was detained without further incident.

Through the course of their investigation, officers developed probable cause to arrest 30-year-old Valentino Cash Amil of San Francisco.

The suspect was transported to San Francisco County Jail for the charges of homicide (187(a) PC) and felony vehicle hit and run with injury (20001 (a) CVC).

The San Francisco Homicide Detail is leading this investigation.

Although an arrest has been made, this remains an open and active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411, beginning your message with SFPD.

SFPD CASE# 260-205-626