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Driver identified in Cupertino Apple HQ crash that killed toddler

Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 12:48 AM · 2 min read
Driver identified in Cupertino Apple HQ crash that killed toddler — Sunnyvale Community news

Toddler dies in fiery Cupertino crash, driver arrested A young child was killed in a fiery two-vehicle crash in Cupertino Friday afternoon. One of the drivers was arrested, sheriff's officials say. The Brief A 2-year-old girl killed in a two-vehicle crash near Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino has been identified as Riley Kathryn Howard. Eric Chen Su, 38, of Santa Clara, was arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter. The crash occurred Friday shortly after noon at North Tantau and Pruneridge avenues near the Apple Park Visitor Center. CUPERTINO, Calif. - A Santa Clara man arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter in a crash that killed a 2-year-old girl near Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino has been identified. The suspect accused in the fatal crash is Eric Chen Su, 38. The Santa Clara County medical examiner’s office identified the toddler Monday as Riley Kathryn Howard. Featured article Video shows fight between 49ers, Raiders fans at Levi's Stadium; 11 arrested The Santa Clara Police Department is investigating a fight outside Levi's Stadium involving fans of the San Francisco 49ers and the Las Vegas Raiders. Crash near Apple Park Visitor Center What we know: The two-vehicle crash occurred Friday shortly after noon at North Tantau and Pruneridge avenues near the Apple Park Visitor Center. Deputies arrived to find a woman and child with serious injuries. Both were taken to a hospital, where Riley later died. Driver arrested Su, who was driving the other vehicle, was treated at a hospital for minor injuries and released. Investigators later developed probable cause to arrest him on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter. "This is a heartbreaking tragedy for everyone affected," said Captain Neil Valenzuela of the West Valley Patrol Division. "Our thoughts are with the child's family and loved ones as they navigate an unimaginable loss." What we don't know: Investigators have not determined all the circumstances surrounding the crash. The Source: The information from this story comes from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner, and Bay City News. Cupertino Crime and Public Safety

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