Overview

• The northbound Tesla veered out of control near Vine Hill Road, hit a guardrail and a tree, and erupted in flames.
• CHP confirmed the deceased was the sole occupant of the vehicle and has not released the person’s identity.
• Both directions were shut during the response, with one northbound lane reopening early afternoon and all lanes later restored.
• Crews could not access the wreck as it burned, a coroner was called to the scene, and a small patch of brush briefly caught fire.
• Multiple 911 callers reported a vehicle speeding, swerving, and tailgating prior to the crash, but no definitive cause has been determined.