Driver who killed family of 4 in West Portal sentenced to probation by San Francisco judge
ABC7 San Francisco • • general
Key Points:
- Mary Fong Lau, the 80-year-old driver who killed a family of four in San Francisco's West Portal neighborhood two years ago, was sentenced to six days in jail (time already served), two years probation, and 200 hours of community service after pleading no contest.
- The judge considered Lau's age and clean prior record in sentencing, and she will be prohibited from driving for three years but may renew her license afterward; her attorney stated she does not intend to drive again.
- District Attorney Brooke Jenkins expressed frustration over the lenient sentence, emphasizing the need for accountability to provide justice for the victims' family and send a message to other drivers.
- The crash occurred when Lau allegedly hit the gas instead of the brakes while driving
