Trending Now - Driver Who Killed Family of Four in West Portal Crash Gets Probation

WHO:

Mary Fong Lau, 80 years old, the driver involved in the crash

Brooke Jenkins, District Attorney of San Francisco

Seth Morris, attorney for Mary Fong Lau

Jim Quadra, attorney for the victims' family

WHAT:

Mary Fong Lau was sentenced to six days in jail, two years probation, and 200 hours of community service.

Lau entered a plea of no contest regarding the charges.

The judge considered Lau's age and clean record prior to the crash during sentencing.

Lau will not be allowed to drive for three years but can renew her license afterward.

There are two civil cases against Lau related to the incident.

WHERE:

The incident occurred in the West Portal neighborhood of San Francisco.

The family was on their way to the San Francisco Zoo when the crash happened.

WHEN:

The crash occurred two years ago, in March 2024.

Lau was sentenced on March 20th, 2026.

WHY:

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins expressed frustration over the lack of accountability and the potential for Lau to drive again.

Lau's attorney stated that she was remorseful and hoped her plea could begin a healing process for the families affected.

HOW:

Lau was driving at 70 miles per hour in a residential area when the crash occurred.

A witness reported that Lau said she hit the gas instead of the brakes.

(UPDATED March 21, 2026 11:02 UTC)

Mary Fong Lau, an 80-year-old driver, was sentenced on March 20, 2026, to six days in jail, two years of probation, and 200 hours of community service after entering a no contest plea related to a crash that occurred in March 2024 in the West Portal neighborhood of San Francisco. The judge took into account Lau's age and clean record during sentencing, and she will not be allowed to drive for three years, although she can renew her license afterward. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins expressed frustration over the lack of accountability, while Lau's attorney mentioned that she is remorseful and hopes her plea can help begin a healing process for the affected families.