Jennie Zhu, 58, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly killing a 16-year-old boy and injuring five others after crashing her Mercedes into the rear end of a minivan at Pine and Gough on Friday. After being booked on charged of "vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence," she posted $300,200 bail and was later released.
Zhu was reportedly careening of speeds up to 80 miles per hour as she was heading west on Pine shortly before hitting the minivan. She suffered only minor injuries. Alas, the same could not be said for the victims in the vehicle stopped at the light. The Chronicle reports: "The crash killed Lincoln High School junior Kevin San, who was in the minivan with his mother and sister, both of whom were seriously injured. Three people in the catering van were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries."
The crash took the life of Lincoln High School junior Kevin San, noted to be an avid cyclist. School Principal Barnaby Payne posted the following on the Lincoln High's website this morning:
I am sorry to inform you that Kevin San, a junior at Abraham Lincoln High School, was in a fatal car accident and died on Friday morning, September 27th.Death can be extremely difficult, especially when it is sudden. We may experience many different feelings, such as shock, sadness, and confusion. I want you to know that we, the Lincoln staff, care about you and your feelings and that all of these feelings are completely normal.
Please know that we want to support you. I want to encourage those students who are very upset to meet with a Wellness staff or adult whom you trust. Wellness counselors will be available to meet with students in Room 143 throughout the week. They are here to talk with students about any feelings this may bring up.
The main floor display case will be honoring Kevin this week. There will also be a sympathy poster set up at lunchtime all week for students to share thoughts and well wishes for the family.
This difficult time can be stressful and confusing. We especially want you to know of our care and support. I am confident that the love of our school community will embrace Kevin’s family and his memory.
