SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – A tragic incident unfolded near a bus stop in San Francisco over the weekend, resulting in the death of a couple and their toddler. The driver of an SUV involved in the crash, identified as 78-year-old Mary Fong Lau, was arrested on Sunday on charges including vehicular manslaughter, reckless driving, and driving at an unsafe speed.
The victims, a family of four, were on an outing to celebrate the parents’ wedding anniversary when the accident occurred near the West Portal Muni station. Tragically, the mother succumbed to her injuries, leaving behind her infant son who sustained critical injuries in the crash.
Following the collision, witnesses reported that the driver may have been traveling at a high speed in the wrong direction on the road. The devastating impact of the crash not only claimed the lives of the father and toddler but also left the community in shock and grief.
Neighbors and well-wishers gathered at the scene to pay their respects, leaving flowers, toys, and other items as tributes to the victims. Street safety advocates set up memorials at the site of the crash and where the toddler landed after the collision, highlighting the profound impact of the tragedy on the community.
As details about the victims emerged, friends shared poignant memories of the family, underscoring the profound loss experienced by those who knew them. The father, Diego, and the mother, Matilde, had been looking forward to celebrating their anniversary with their children at the San Francisco Zoo, a day that ended in unimaginable tragedy.
The community rallied together in support of the grieving families, with plans for a vigil at the crash site to honor the memory of those lost in the heartbreaking incident. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, while loved ones and advocates emphasize the importance of coming together during times of profound loss and tragedy in the tight-knit neighborhood.