San Francisco, CA – Today, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced that Valantino Cash Amil (30) was charged with murder in connection to a fatal hit and run that occurred on April 13, 2026, near Mission Street and South Van Ness Avenue. Mr. Amil is scheduled to be arraigned on April 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the Hall of Justice.

Mr. Amil is charged with murder (PC 187(a)), with an allegation that he used a deadly weapon (automobile) in the commission of the murder (PC 12022(b)). He is also charged with one count of felony leaving the scene of an accident (VC 20001(a)).

The District Attorney’s Office will move to have Mr. Amil detained pending trial without bail due to the public safety risk he poses.

According to court documents, Mr. Amil drove his black 2024 Mercedes Benz E350 sedan to the Chevron Gas Station at 1601 Mission Street and filled up with gas. After refueling, Mr. Amil allegedly was driving with his window down toward the exit and slowly started to merge into traffic on Mission Street while partially blocking the sidewalk.

While Mr. Amil’s Mercedes Benz was stopped partially in the roadway and partially on the sidewalk, the 74-year-old victim, was walking on the sidewalk. The victim walked up to and alongside Mr. Amil’s vehicle, seeming to take exception with Mr. Amil blocking the sidewalk. Mr. Amil and the victim allegedly exchanged words as the victim walked from the driver’s side to the front of Mr. Amil’s car. While the victim was walking in front of the stopped vehicle, the victim spilled liquid onto the hood of Mr. Amil’s car from a water bottle. Allegedly, Mr. Amil then immediately accelerated into the victim, knocking the victim off his feet and onto the Mercedes’ hood and windshield. After driving several feet, Mr. Amil decelerated and the victim slid off the hood, landing directly in front of the car.

According to eyewitnesses, Mr. Amil then allegedly drove off, running over the victim and not stopping. Medics pronounced the victim dead on scene less than 10 minutes later. Allegedly, Mr. Amil left the scene and was later arrested by San Francisco Police without incident.

Although charges have been filed, this remains an active investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to call the San Francisco Police Department Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. You may remain anonymous.

Court Number: 26008373

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