Apple Employee Reportedly Charged in Fatal Crash, MacRumors Reports
MacRumors reports an Apple employee was arrested after a fatal crash near Apple Park.
TL;DR
- MacRumors reports Apple employee Eric Chen Su was arrested after a fatal crash near Apple Park.
- He allegedly hit a stopped car at high speed, killing a two-year-old girl.
- Apple called it a tragic accident and offered thoughts to those grieving.
MacRumors reports that an Apple employee named Eric Chen Su was arrested last week on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter after a fatal crash near Apple Park.
According to MacRumors, citing the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and the San Francisco Chronicle, the collision happened at the intersection of North Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge Avenue, right by the Apple Park Visitor Center. Su was reportedly driving between 90 and 100 miles per hour when he hit a stopped car carrying a two-year-old girl and her adult babysitter.
MacRumors reports that both passengers were seriously hurt and taken to a hospital, where the child later died. Su had minor injuries. His charges were later upgraded to murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
Apple’s Response
Apple shared a short statement with MacRumors. An Apple spokesperson said, “Our hearts are broken by the tragic accident that happened outside of Apple Park Visitor Center.” The company added that its thoughts are with those grieving and thanked first responders.
“Our hearts are broken by the tragic accident that happened outside of Apple Park Visitor Center,”
MacRumors notes that Apple did not answer questions about whether the employee was fired or placed on leave. The case is now in court.
The Tea
This story hits close to home for Apple folks and the Cupertino area. When something this heavy happens right outside HQ, it raises real questions about safety on those roads and how the company handles the aftermath. MacRumors is the only outlet covering it so far, so details could shift as the court case moves forward.
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