Apple worker charged with murder after crash kills girl, 2

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 11 Nov, 23:33 · Archive

An Apple employee has been charged with murder after crashing into a vehicle at high speed near the company's headquarters, killing a two-year-old girl.

Eric Chen Su, an Apple employee, has been charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon after a collision near Apple Park in Cupertino, California on Friday. He was initially arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter, but charges were upgraded to murder on Tuesday.

Su was travelling at approximately 100 mph in a 30 mph zone when his Toyota Camry struck the back of a stopped Chevrolet Trax. The vehicle was occupied by two-year-old Riley Kathryn Howard and an adult babysitter. The collision occurred shortly after noon near the intersection of North Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge Avenue, close to the Apple Park Visitor Center.

The impact caused the Chevrolet to catch fire. Both occupants were seriously injured and transported to hospital. Riley died despite lifesaving efforts. Su, who was alone in his vehicle, suffered only minor injuries and was treated before being arrested. According to Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Rob Baker, the speedometer in Su's vehicle appeared to have been frozen at 100 mph at the time of collision, and prosecutors allege Su made no attempt to slow down before impact.

Baker stated that murder was 'unquestionably' the appropriate charge given the circumstances. Su appeared in court on Tuesday in a wheelchair, though authorities noted he had no other injuries requiring such support. He remains in custody and has not yet entered a plea. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Apple issued a statement 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.' The company did not comment on whether Su has been terminated or placed on leave.

How it is being reported

• Apple worker accused of murdering girl, 2, in '100mph' fireball car crashEric Chen Su, 37, has been charged with the murder of a two-year-old girl after he allegedly drove around three times over the speed limit before slamming into the youngsterThe Mirror · 11 Nov, 23:22
• Apple on Fatal Vehicle Crash Near Apple Park: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'Apple employee Eric Chen Su was arrested and charged with suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter last week following a fatal collision near the intersection of North Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge Avenue, right next to the Apple Park Visitor Center, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and the San Francisco Chronicle . Shortly after noon on Friday, Su was reportedly traveling between 90 and 100 miles per hour when he struck the back of a stopped vehicle occupied by a two-year-old girl and her babysitter, an adult woman. Both were seriously injured and transported to a nearby…MacRumors · 11 Nov, 21:37
• Apple HQ worker murdered girl, 2, by driving his car at 100mph in 30mph zone and crashing it, prosecutors sayEric Chen Su, 38, was arrested after the crash and now faces a murder charge in connection with the child's death.Daily Mail · 11 Nov, 19:12
• Apple worker, 38, accused of killing girl, 2, in 100 mph horror crash outside tech giant’s HQEric Chen Su, 38, appeared before a Palo Alto judge and faces a felony count of murder and assault with a deadly weapon.New York Post · 11 Nov, 18:42

In this story: Eric Chen Su · Riley Kathryn Howard · Apple · Cupertino · Santa Clara County

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