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Apple on Fatal Vehicle Crash Near Apple Park: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'

Apple employee Eric Chen Su was arrested and charged with suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter last week following a fatal collision near the intersection of North Tantau Avenue and Pruneridge Avenue, right next to the Apple Park Visitor Center, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and the San Francisco Chronicle . Shortly after noon on Friday, Su was reportedly traveling…

Apple on Fatal Vehicle Crash Near Apple Park: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'

The tragic incident unfolded near the Apple Park Visitor Center, leaving the community in shock and mourning. Apple employee Eric Chen Su was driving at a dangerously high speed, estimated between 90 and 100 miles per hour, when he collided with a stationary vehicle. The vehicle was carrying a two-year-old girl and her babysitter, an adult woman.

Both occupants were severely injured, and while both received life-saving medical attention, the child succumbed to her injuries later at the hospital. Su himself sustained minor injuries in the accident. The severity of the charges against Su has now escalated to murder and assault with a deadly weapon. In a heartfelt statement, Apple expressed their profound sorrow over the incident that occurred outside their Visitor Center, assuring the public of their support for the affected individuals and acknowledging the valiant efforts of the first responders.

As of now, it remains unclear whether Su has been dismissed from his position or placed on administrative leave. The legal proceedings are ongoing, marking a somber chapter in Apple's history with the unfortunate event at the Apple Park Visitor Center.

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