A legal case alleges that a teenage girl perished in a fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash that left her and companions trapped inside the vehicle. The incident, which occurred on November 27, resulted in the deaths of Krysta Tsukahara and Jack Nelson, passengers in the rear seats, after the Cybertruck collided with a tree and ignited, preventing their escape.
The driver, Soren Dixon, also lost his life in the California crash, while a fourth passenger, Jordan Miller, managed to exit the vehicle with the help of a passerby who broke the windshield. It is claimed that the electronic door release malfunctioned due to power loss in the Cybertruck.
Following the tragedy, Krysta’s parents, Carl and Noelle Tsukahara, have taken legal action against Tesla. The lawsuit, filed in Alameda County Superior Court, alleges that Krysta succumbed to smoke inhalation and criticizes the difficulty in locating the emergency manual interior door release.
Roger Dreyer, the family’s attorney, condemned Tesla, stating that the company continues to sell vehicles with flawed systems that endanger lives. Meanwhile, Todd Nelson and Stannye Nelson, in a statement, honored the deceased occupants of the Cybertruck as promising individuals on the cusp of making significant contributions to society.
Substances, including cocaine and alcohol, were found in the victims’ systems, with impaired driving and speeding cited as factors by the California Highway Patrol. Despite this, Dreyer argued against shifting blame onto the occupants, emphasizing that the responsibility lies with Tesla for the design flaws that led to the tragic outcome.
Tesla has been approached for comment by The Daily Mirror regarding the incident.