Apple employee Eric Chen Su is facing criminal charges after authorities say he drove nearly 100 MPH and crashed into another vehicle carrying 2-year-old Riley Howard. The young girl was riding in the other car with her babysitter when Su allegedly struck the car.
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Apple Employee Faces Criminal Charges After Crash Tragically Claims Toddler’s Life
On Tuesday, November 10, authorities charged Eric Chen Su, 38, of Santa Clara, California, with aggravated assault, homicide, and assault with a deadly weapon in connection with a crash near Apple’s Cupertino headquarters, per PEOPLE. The tragic collision claimed the life of 2-year-old Riley Kathryn Howard and reportedly left her babysitter with serious head and spinal injuries. Emergency crews rushed the babysitter to the hospital for treatment. At this time, official reports have not confirmed whether she sustained her injuries.
Here’s What Reportedly Happened At The Time Of His Crash
According to PEOPLE, police allege that Eric Chen Su drove his Toyota Camry northbound on Tantau Avenue in Cupertino around 12:01 p.m. on Friday, November 6, at “a reckless, excessive speed that a reasonable person would know is careless, reckless, and without due regard for the safety of others.” Prosecutors claim Su was allegedly traveling more than 90 MPH in a 30 MPH zone when he slammed into the back of a Chevy sedan waiting at a red light at the intersection of North Tantau and Pruneridge Avenues. Investigators also allege that Su never hit the brakes before the collision. After the crash, authorities reportedly discovered that his speedometer had stopped at 100 MPH.
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Apple Shares Heartfelt Statement Following The Fatal Crash
Apple has also broken its silence following the tragic crash. A spokesperson for the tech giant expressed heartbreak over the devastating incident and shared the company’s sadness over the loss of life. “Our hearts are broken by the tragic accident that happened outside of Apple Park Visitor Center.”
A representative also thanked the first responders who rushed to the scene and provided assistance in the aftermath of the collision. “Our thoughts are with all of those grieving, and we are grateful for the care and support of the first responders,” the company representative added.
