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Apple HQ worker murdered girl, 2, by driving his car at 100mph in 30mph zone and crashing it, prosecutors say
An Apple headquarters worker has been charged with murder after allegedly driving into a car carrying a two-year-old girl in Cupertino, California. The girl, Riley Kathryn Howard, died from her injuries, and prosecutors say the alleged speed and circumstances of the crash warranted the more serious charge.
Eric Chen Su, 38, was arrested after the Friday collision near Apple Park. Prosecutors say the speedometer in his Toyota Camry appeared frozen at 100 mph, while investigators allege he did not brake; the posted limit was 30 mph. Riley was travelling with her babysitter, who was also seriously injured, and bystanders helped pull them from the burning car. Su is in custody and has not entered a plea; the investigation is ongoing.
In short
- Apple worker Eric Chen Su faces a murder charge after a fatal crash.
- Prosecutors say his car was travelling at about 100 mph in a 30 mph zone.
- Two-year-old Riley Howard died; her babysitter was also injured.