Abstract:
A serious traffic accident occurred in Cupertino, California, USA. An Apple employee drove his car into the vehicle in front of him near the Apple Park Visitor Center, killing a two-year-old girl. The driver involved was arrested by the police after the incident and faces murder charges.
According to reports, the accident occurred at around 12:01 noon local time last Friday near the intersection of North Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge Avenue, near the Apple Orchard Visitor Center. Eric Chen Su, a 38-year-old Apple employee, was driving the vehicle at a speed of approximately 100 miles per hour and hit a car parked in front of him.
After the accident, the driver involved suffered only minor injuries, while the two occupants of the hit vehicle, a two-year-old girl and her nanny, were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. In the end, the girl Riley Howard died of her injuries, while the nanny survived the accident.
According to information from investigators quoted by the media, the police initially arrested Su on suspicion of "gross negligent motor vehicle manslaughter." As the investigation progressed, prosecutors later upgraded the charges to murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
Investigators said that Su’s driving behavior at the time showed a disregard for the safety of the surrounding public. Investigation records pointed out that during the time of the incident, the road traffic conditions were significantly busier than usual. Any reasonable driver should be aware of this situation and take appropriate safe driving measures.
After the accident, Apple issued a statement on the matter, saying that the company was deeply saddened by the tragedy that occurred outside the Apple Park Visitor Center. An Apple spokesperson said that the company expresses its condolences to all the families who lost their loved ones and those affected, and also thanks the first responders for their timely rescue and support after the accident.
It is unclear whether Su has been suspended or terminated from Apple. However, criminal proceedings against him will continue. According to the arrangement, Su will attend a plea hearing in Palo Alto, California on November 30 to respond to relevant charges.
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