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A tragic crash turned deadly when 19-year-old California college student Krysta Tsukahara was trapped and burned alive inside a Tesla Cybertruck that became a fiery deathtrap.
On Nov. 27, 2024, Krysta and three friends—Soren Dixon, Jack Nelson, and Jordan Miller—crashed into a retaining wall in Piedmont. The vehicle burst into flames, killing Krysta, Dixon, and Nelson. Miller survived after a friend smashed the window with a tree branch to pull him out.
Toxicology reports later showed Dixon was driving under the influence of alcohol, cocaine, and meth. According to a wrongful death lawsuit, Krysta initially survived but was “entombed” inside after the Cybertruck’s electronic door system failed, leaving her unable to escape.
Her parents accuse Tesla of “conscious disregard” for safety, claiming the company knew about the flawed 12-volt electronic locks that fail in crashes and designed a **manual release that’s
Controversial Cybertruck
Tesla’s Cybertruck was launched in late 2023 with massive media attention. But less than two years in, it’s become one of the most controversial models in the company’s history –plagued by multiple recalls, declining sales, and mounting legal pressure.
As investigations continue and the lawsuits move forward, the spotlight intensifies on Tesla’s design choices – and whether enough is being done to protect the people driving their high-tech vehicles.
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