Three College Students Killed in Fiery Bay Area Cybertruck Crash

A single-vehicle crash in Piedmont left three friends dead and one hospitalized, with speed suspected as a contributing factor.

The victims, all 19-year-old college sophomores and 2023 Piedmont High School graduates, were identified as Soren Dixon, Jack Nelson, and Krysta Tsukahara.
The crash occurred early Wednesday morning when the Tesla Cybertruck jumped a curb, struck a retaining wall, and became wedged against a tree before bursting into flames.
A passerby rescued the fourth occupant, 20-year-old Jordan Miller, who is recovering from severe burns and multiple surgeries in stable condition at a local hospital.
Authorities, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, are investigating the crash, with speed cited as a likely factor and the Cybertruck impounded for potential mechanical failure analysis.
The tragedy has deeply impacted the close-knit Piedmont community, with vigils held and families requesting privacy to grieve their losses.