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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Chelsie Napiza

Who Is Krysta Tsukahara? Despite Alcohol Factor, Parents Sue Elon Musk's Tesla For 'Conscious Disregard' Of Safety After Fatal Fiery Crash

Krysta Tsukahara's parents alleged that a concealed manual release and an over-reliance on powered door systems turned a survivable crash into a fatal confinement. (Credit: Facebook: Krysta Tsukahara)

Krysta Tsukahara survived the impact of a high-speed crash on 27 November 2024 but died trapped inside a burning Tesla Cybertruck, her parents now allege in a wrongful-death suit that accuses Tesla of 'conscious disregard' for safety.

The 19-year-old arts student was one of three young people who died when the Cybertruck struck a retaining wall and a tree in Piedmont, California, at 03:07 on 27 November 2024; investigators say the vehicle erupted in flames and rescuers struggled to open its doors.

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