The incident was first reported at about 12:45 p.m. on November 6, 2026, at the intersection of North Tantau and Pruneridge avenues, near the Apple Park Visitor Center.
Cupertino, CA – A 2-year-old girl died after a fiery two-vehicle collision near Apple Park in Cupertino on Friday, and a driver was arrested in connection with the crash, authorities said.
The County of Santa Clara Office of the Medical Examiner identified the child as Riley Howard, 2, of San Jose.
The incident was first reported at about 12:45 p.m. on November 6, 2026, at the intersection of North Tantau and Pruneridge avenues, near the Apple Park Visitor Center.
Police said the crash involved two vehicles, and one of the cars caught fire.
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said emergency responders found a woman and a young child in one of the vehicles with serious injuries. Both were taken to a hospital, where the toddler later died. The driver of the second vehicle, a man, also sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital.
Authorities confirmed that a driver was arrested following the collision. The information provided did not identify the suspect or specify the charges.
The fatal crash remains under investigation.