Sam Spade's San Francisco

San Francisco Police are seeking witnesses in a fatal hit and run involving a bicyclist that occurred shortly after 2:00 A.M. Thursday, January 12, 2006. In this incident, Sarah Tucker, a 26-year-old woman bicyclist was traveling southbound on Polk Street when a motorist traveling westbound on Geary Street reportedly ran a red light, causing the bicyclist to strike the passenger door of the vehicle and catapulting her, resulting in her striking the front area of the vehicle before landing on the street. The driver fled the scene. He was aware that he had struck Sarah and he responded to his actions by turning off his lights and speeding away.

The popular 26-year-old nightclub party founder, filmmaker, and queer community member died at San Francisco General Hospital several hours later at about 9:45 a.m.

Investigators are asking witnesses and anyone with information about the accident to call the hit and run detail at , or to call the confidential tip line at . The suspect's vehicle is described as a black Honda CRV, and the driver is described only as a black male. There were no passengers in the vehicle. There was, however, a large scrape on the passenger door, and possibly a missing mirror, and SFPD has asked all auto repair shops, auto parts yards, and insurance companies to be aware of anyone with a damaged vehicle that fits the above description. A photograph of a similar vehicle model is posted online at here.

Police investigators are asking for additional witnesses or for anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact Hit and Run, , or to call the Confidential Tip Line, .

Let's get this scum bag coward off the streets and into a cell at San Quentin where he belongs!