In a devastating turn of events, a six-month-old baby boy who was involved in a fatal crash at a bus stop in West Portal, San Francisco, has tragically passed away from his injuries. The infant, identified as Caue, was the sole survivor of the crash that claimed the lives of his parents, Diego Cardoso de Oliveira and Matilde, as well as his one-year-old brother, Joaquin.

The fatal incident unfolded on Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Ulloa Street and Lenox Way when a Mercedes SUV collided into the family who were waiting at the bus stop. The collision resulted in the immediate loss of life for the elder brother, parents, and left Caue critically injured. Despite efforts to save him, the baby ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

The Brazilian Consulate-General in San Francisco expressed their profound sadness over the tragedy, extending their condolences to the affected individuals and families. They also requested privacy for those impacted by this heartbreaking event and pledged their ongoing support during this difficult time.

The 78-year-old driver of the SUV, Mary Fong Lau, was taken into custody on suspicion of multiple charges, including three felony counts of vehicular manslaughter, driving the wrong way, reckless driving, and driving at an unsafe speed. Lau, who was also injured in the crash, is reportedly cooperating with the authorities. However, as of Thursday, she was released from police custody without any formal charges filed against her.

The crash has shed light on the worrisome pedestrian safety issues in California, with the Bay Area featuring prominently among the deadliest counties for pedestrians. This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address the dangers pedestrians face on city streets.

A vigil was held on Monday evening at the crash site to remember the victims, with hundreds of people from the community in attendance. Walk SF, a pedestrian safety advocacy group, played a significant role in organizing the vigil. The organization highlighted that the loss of this family brings the pedestrian death toll in San Francisco to seven for the year 2024.

Amid growing concerns about pedestrian safety in the city, San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Police Chief Bill Scott joined the mourners at the vigil. Flowers, stuffed animals, and heartfelt messages continue to be added to the makeshift sidewalk memorial at the crash site as the community pays their respects to the grieving family.

While it remains uncertain whether a medical issue led to the driver's involvement in the tragic crash, the incident has underscored the urgent need for improvements in traffic flow and pedestrian safety in San Francisco.

As the community grapples with the immense loss of this family, the tragedy serves as a poignant reminder of the preciousness of life and the importance of prioritizing road safety to prevent similar heartbreaking incidents in the future.