Child Dies After Two-Vehicle Crash in Cupertino

A young child died after a two-vehicle collision near Apple Park in Cupertino on Friday afternoon, November 6. The crash occurred shortly after noon where North Tantau Avenue meets Pruneridge Avenue, close to the Apple Park Visitor Center. Both vehicles caught fire.

Santa Clara County sheriff’s deputies discovered a woman and child badly hurt when they arrived. Both were taken to a hospital, where the child later died. The driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries, received hospital treatment and was released.

After reviewing the evidence, investigators determined there was enough basis to arrest one driver for suspected gross vehicular manslaughter. The suspect was detained at the scene.

Captain Neil Valenzuela of the sheriff’s West Valley Patrol Division called the incident a tragedy and said the agency’s thoughts were with the child’s family and loved ones. Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances of the collision.