Tesla sued by family of California teenager killed in fiery Cybertruck crash :
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Cybertruck Door Design Blamed in Fatal CrashIn November 2024, a 19-year-old died trapped inside a burning Cybertruck after it collided with a tree at high speed.
Key FactsOct 3, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Tesla faces a lawsuit from Krysta Tsukahara’s family following a high-speed crash that caused the Cybertruck to catch fire.
- Passengers were trapped inside due to a lack of a manual door release when electrical power was lost during the fire.
- The driver, impaired by alcohol and drugs, also died in the collision on November 27, 2024.
- Tesla’s electric door handles have sparked safety concerns and multiple recalls since the Cybertruck’s debut.
Her death was preventable. She was alive after the crash. She called out for help. And she couldn’t get out.— Carl and Noelle Tsukahara, parents of Krysta Tsukahara, comment on the circumstances of the accident.
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