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Apple employee charged with murder after toddler dies in crash near Apple Park
Apple employee Eric Chen Su faces murder and assault charges after a crash near the Apple Park Visitor Center in California.
The crash happened near North Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge Avenue, where Su reportedly drove at about 100 miles per hour and struck a vehicle stopped ahead of him.
Two-year-old Riley Howard died from her injuries, while the vehicle’s babysitter survived.
Su was first arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter, but prosecutors later upgraded the charges.
Investigators said his actions showed disregard for the safety of people nearby, and the upgraded charges reflect the seriousness of the crash.
Apple said it was heartbroken and offered condolences to those grieving.
Su is due for a plea hearing in Palo Alto on November 30, and the case will move forward.
An Apple employee has been charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon after a crash near Apple Park killed a two-year-old girl.
The crash happened on Friday near the intersection of North Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge Avenue, by the Apple Park Visitor Center.
Eric Chen Su reportedly drove between 90 and 100 miles per hour before striking a stopped vehicle carrying the girl and her babysitter.
The girl died at a nearby hospital, while the babysitter survived and Su suffered minor injuries.
Apple said its heart was broken by the accident and expressed sympathy for those grieving.
- Who
- Apple employee Eric Chen Su was charged. A two-year-old girl died, and her babysitter was injured.
- What
- Su was charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon after a fatal vehicle collision.
- When
- Friday, shortly after noon. The articles do not state the crash date.
- Where
- Near the Apple Park Visitor Center, at North Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge Avenue.
- Why
- Investigators reportedly said Su's actions showed disregard for the safety of people around him.
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The collision occurred near the Apple Park Visitor Center.
The toddler and babysitter were taken to a nearby hospital; the toddler later died and the babysitter survived.
Su's charges were upgraded from suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter to murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
Su is set to attend a plea hearing in Palo Alto.
- Driver
- Eric Chen Su, 38
- Reported speed
- 90 to 100 miles per hour
- Victim
- Riley Howard, two years old
- Crash location
- North Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge Avenue, near Apple Park Visitor Center
- Current charges
- Murder and assault with a deadly weapon
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What people are saying
Our hearts are broken by the tragic accident that happened outside of Apple Park Visitor Center.
Our thoughts are with all of those grieving, and we are grateful for the care and support of the first responders.
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