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San Mateo DA Declines Charges in Burlingame Crash That Killed 4-Year-Old

Prosecutors say evidence would not convince a jury of criminal negligence in the chain-reaction collision.

Overview

  • San Mateo County prosecutors confirmed they will not pursue charges against the 19-year-old driver in the Aug. 8, 2025 Burlingame crash, and her name has not been released.
  • Assistant District Attorney Rebecca Baum said the office did not believe it could prove criminal negligence to a jury.
  • Police report the car was exiting a parking lot when it collided with an e-bike, then went over the curb into the front of Truffle Poke Bar and struck two children.
  • Preliminary findings indicate the 11-year-old e-bike rider had the right-of-way and was following applicable laws.
  • Investigators found no evidence of drug or alcohol impairment and have not determined why the vehicle suddenly accelerated; 4-year-old Ayden Fang was killed and a 6-year-old girl was injured and later released.