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Driver in Burlingame crash that killed 4-year-old won't face charges

Driver in Burlingame crash that killed 4-year-old won't face charges

The driver involved in a fatal crash that tragically took the life of a 4-year-old boy in Burlingame last year will not face charges, as decided by San Mateo County prosecutors. The district attorney determined that there was insufficient evidence to support vehicular manslaughter charges beyond a reasonable doubt. The crash resulted in the death of Ayden Fang and injuries to a 6-year-old girl. Despite the family's disagreement with the decision, prosecutors emphasized their ethical obligation to pursue charges only when confident of a guilty verdict by a jury. The incident occurred when a person on an e-bike collided with a sedan, causing the driver to accidentally strike the children. The driver, a 19-year-old woman, cooperated with authorities at the scene. The father of the deceased child, Ming Fang, expressed his disappointment with the DA's decision and urged all parties involved to take responsibility and work towards preventing similar tragedies in the future.

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