Driver involved in deadly San Francisco Chinatown crash arrested
Apr 17, 2026
The 76-year-old driver who crashed into two pedestrians and a restaurant in San Francisco’s Chinatown in March was arrested Friday, the police department said.
Police said they arrested 76-year-old Zhuo Ming Lu in connection with the crash that left one person dead and another injured on March
27. The crash also damaged a restaurant building.
According to authorities, the crash happened at around 7:43 a.m. in the area of Grand Avenue and Jackson Street. Police said preliminary investigation determined Lu was trying to park his vehicle when the vehicle collided with two pedestrians on the sidewalk and then into New Lung Ting Cafe, also known as Pork Chop House.
The two victims were taken to the hospital, where one of them died and the other was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to authorities. Kim Sagato, the property manager for the building that was hit, said one of the victims was delivering a carpet and the other was hit when walking on the sidewalk.
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Police said Lu stayed at the scene. On Friday, the police department reported investigators developed probable cause to arrest Lu on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving at a speed greater than is reasonable.
The police department added this remains and open and active investigation. They encourage anyone with information to contact them at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411and begin the message with SFPD.
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