Tesla Sued by Family of California Teenager Killed in Fiery Cybertruck Crash

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The family of a California teenager killed in a Cybertruck crash is suing Tesla, sparking discussion around the vehicle's safety and potential design flaws, with some commenters questioning Tesla's responsibility and others highlighting the need for stricter safety regulations.

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87967646537543

3 months ago

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Turns out speed limits exist for a reason.

lostmsu

3 months ago

The driver was high on a lot of shit. Speed limits would not have helped.

more_corn

3 months ago

Tell me you’re not victim shaming a child who died in an automobile with a history of trapping passengers as they burn to death.

Prove you’re not a pro Elon bot by saying something unflattering about his dick.

more_corn

3 months ago

I’m not sure I’d let my kid drive one. The number of reports of people trapped in burning teslas is simply too high.

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