SF Mission neighbors mourn bodega cat allegedly killed by Waymo

Friday, October 31, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- People in San Francisco's Mission District are devastated over the death of a beloved neighborhood cat, allegedly run over by a Waymo.

There's a growing memorial on 16th Street for "KitKat," a fixture at Randa's Market.

KitKat died late Monday night.

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For days, ABC7 News has tried to get details from Waymo about what happened.



On Thursday, a company spokesperson said a robotaxi was stopped to pick up passengers, and KitKat darted under the car as it was pulling away.

Waymo will make a donation to an animal rights group in KitKat's honor.

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