Safety Concerns - Tesla Cybertruck's design, lacking exterior handles and relying on a low voltage battery for door activation, hindered rescue efforts after a crash [2][3] - The lawsuit alleges Tesla's design choices created a foreseeable risk of occupants being trapped in case of fire after a crash [5] - Autopsies indicated the victims suffocated, suggesting they were alive after the initial impact but unable to escape [5][6] Legal and Liability - A lawsuit has been filed against Tesla following a fatal Cybertruck crash in Piedmont involving the deaths of three individuals [4] - Tesla denies responsibility, citing the conduct of others as a defense, while asserting its vehicles meet or exceed applicable safety standards [6] Incident Details - A Cybertruck crash resulted in the deaths of three young adults: Soren Dixon (19), Jack Nelson (20), and Krysta Tsukahara (19) [1][4] - The driver, Mr Dixon, was reportedly intoxicated and under the influence of drugs at the time of the accident [1] - The Cybertruck crashed into a tree after rounding a curve [1]
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