DETROIT — Federal security authorities say they’re looking for info on a crash and fireplace involving a Tesla Cybertruck that killed a driver of the futuristic new pickup.
The Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration mentioned Wednesday it’s gathering info from Tesla. The company didn’t ship crash investigators, nor has it opened a proper investigation into the crash. It didn’t say whether it is investigating the reason for the hearth or whether or not the motive force was utilizing {a partially} automated driving system.
Messages have been left Wednesday looking for remark from Tesla and the Texas Division of Public Security.
The loss of life apparently is the primary involving the angular stainless steel-clad truck, which went on sale Nov. 30.
KHOU-TV reported that state troopers are investigating the crash, which occurred within the Baytown space of Chambers County early Monday. The truck was heading down a parkway when it left the street for an unknown motive, hit a concrete culvert and went up in flames, the station reported.
The Cybertruck was recalled twice in June to repair issues with trim items that may come free and entrance windshield wipers that may fail. It has been recalled 4 occasions since its introduction.