Overview

• Amended wrongful-death suits filed in Alameda County last week now name Tesla over the Piedmont Cybertruck fire that killed three students.
• The complaints say a post-crash power loss disabled the electronic door system, trapping occupants; Krysta Tsukahara was conscious after impact and died of smoke inhalation and burns.
• Plaintiffs cite more than 30 prior door-related incidents and argue the handleless push-button design lacks a conspicuous manual release.
• CHP determined speeding and heavy intoxication contributed to the November 27, 2024 crash, with alcohol and cocaine detected in all four occupants.
• Tesla has not responded to requests for comment, and federal regulators are investigating door failures on other Tesla models.