Driver arrested weeks after deadly Chinatown crash that killed father of two
San Francisco police have arrested a 76-year-old driver in connection with a March crash in Chinatown that killed a 49-year-old father and injured another pedestrian.
Zhuo Ming Lu was taken into custody Friday on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving at a speed greater than is reasonable, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
The arrest comes three weeks after the March 27 collision.
The crash happened around 7:43 a.m. near Grant Avenue and Jackson Street, a busy stretch of Chinatown lined with restaurants and shops. Police said the driver was attempting to park when his vehicle jumped the curb, struck two pedestrians on the sidewalk and crashed into a building.
Paramedics took both victims to a hospital, where one died despite "the lifesaving efforts of first responders and medical staff," police said. The second person suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Authorities have identified the man who died as Cutberto Zamora, a San Joaquin County resident. Zamora was a father and the primary provider for his family, according to a GoFundMe page created after his death.
The crash also caused heavy damage to New Lun Ting Cafe, also known as Pork Chop House, located at the corner of the intersection.
Police said Lu remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Alcohol or drugs were not believed to be factors in the crash.
In a statement posted after the incident, Mayor Daniel Lurie said he was "saddened" by the death.
"My thoughts are with the victims' loved ones and all those affected," he said.
The Police Department's Traffic Collision Investigation Unit developed probable cause to arrest Lu on Friday. The case remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact SFPD at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411, beginning the message with "SFPD."
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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 7:08 PM.