Three Killed, One Injured in Fiery Tesla Cybertruck Crash in California

The single-vehicle collision in Piedmont involved excessive speed, with a bystander rescuing the sole survivor from the burning wreckage.

The crash occurred at approximately 3:08 a.m. on Wednesday in Piedmont, California, when the Cybertruck jumped a curb, struck a cement wall, and became wedged against a tree before catching fire.
Three recent high school graduates were pronounced dead at the scene, while a fourth occupant, pulled from the vehicle by a passing motorist, was hospitalized with serious injuries.
Authorities have identified speed as a likely contributing factor and are investigating whether alcohol or drugs were involved, though no mechanical issues have been found.
The vehicle's lithium-ion battery likely did not ignite, as firefighters were able to extinguish the flames relatively quickly, according to the Piedmont Fire Chief.
The victims were home from college for the Thanksgiving holiday, and the incident has deeply impacted the tight-knit Piedmont community.