The San Francisco Police Officers Association joined Mayor Daniel Lurie, Supervisor Bilal Mahmood and police officials Thursday to unveil a commemorative street designation honoring an officer critically injured in the line of duty nearly a decade ago. The noon ceremony took place at 301 Eddy St. in the Tenderloin neighborhood, where Officer Elia Lewin-Tankel sustained life-altering injuries while responding to a call for service on Oct. 18, 2017. The new designation adds the commemorative name “Officer Lewin-Tankel Way” to the 300 block of Eddy Street, between Leavenworth and Jones streets, according to the San Francisco Police Department. While on bicycle patrol in 2017, Lewin-Tankel responded to reports of an armed suspect fleeing police. As he arrived on the scene, the suspect struck him with a vehicle, leaving him unconscious and critically injured. Lewin-Tankel survived the collision but was left permanently disabled. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution in April establishing the street designation, citing Lewin-Tankel’s heroism, dedication to public service and the lasting sacrifices made by his family. “Officer Lewin-Tankel demonstrated extraordinary courage in the line of duty and paid an unimaginable price while serving the people of San Francisco,” SFPOA President Louis Wong said. “This designation ensures that his sacrifice, and the sacrifices made by his family, will never be forgotten.” Wong thanked city leaders, including SFPD Chief William Scott, for preserving the officer’s legacy. “This dedication ensures that every person who passes this street will be reminded of a police officer who answered the call to serve with courage, professionalism and commitment,” Wong said. “We are proud to stand with his family and colleagues as we celebrate a life and career that will never be forgotten. We are so lucky and fortunate to have Officer Lewin-Tankel with us here today.” ...read more read less