Two young women in San Francisco boarded what they believed was an Uber on a night out, only to be taken by a stranger who later raped one of them. Prosecutors said the suspect, identified as Eryilmaz, tried to kiss the front‑seat passenger before locking the doors and assaulting the back‑seat victim.

Eryilmaz convicted of two felonies: rape of an unconscious person and assault with intent to commit rape

According to San Francisco prosecutors, a jury found Eryilmaz guilty of both charges after a week‑long trial. The verdict, announced on Friday, marks the first time a case involving a mistaken Uber ride has resulted in a felony rape conviction in the city.

Assistant District Attorney Abigail Adams praised the survivor’s testimony, noting her “bravery, authenticity and vulnerability” while recounting the ordeal. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins added that the conviction demonstrates the city’s commitment to holding perpetrators accountable.

Video evidence shows suspect pulling into his apartment complex and locking the doors

The prosecution presented surveillance footage that captured Eryilmaz driving into the parking lot of his apartment building, exiting the vehicle, and re‑entering the back seat with the unconscious victim. The video later showed him locking the car doors, effectively trapping both sisters inside.

Investigators from the San Francisco Police Department’s Special Victims Unit used the footage to locate the suspect’s residence, leading to his arrest within hours of the assault.

Survivor’s phone call reveals police were already searching for the pair

After waking hours later, the victim managed to call her sister from Eryilmaz’s phone. The sister informed her that police were already looking for them, but the assailant was not nearby. The call, recorded by investigators, helped confirm the timeline of events and the suspect’s movements after the crime.

Victim advocates were thanked by the DA’s office for their role in supporting the survivor throughout the trial,highlighting the importance of community resources in sexual assault cases.

Potential sentence could exceed a decade behind bars

While the jury’s verdict does not set a specific term, prosecutors indicated that Eryilmaz faces a possible sentence of more than ten years in state prison for the two felonies. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for later this year.

Legal analysts note that California law allows for consecutive sentences in cases involving rape of an unconscious person , which could significantly increase the time the perpetrator spends incarcerated .

Who was the driver who originally picked up the sisters?

The investigation has not yet identified the Uber driver who originally responded to the sisters’ ride request. Police have stated that they are reviewing ride‑share logs to determine whether the driver was complicit or a victim of identity theft.

Without this information, questions remain about how the sisters entered the wrong vehicle and what safeguards ride‑share platforms have in place to prevent similar incidents.