Families Sue Tesla Over Door Design After Fatal Cybertruck Crash

Tesla Door Design Lawsuit: A Tragic Incident

On Thursday, two families took legal action against Tesla, alleging that the vehicle's door design prevented their children from escaping a burning Cybertruck following a crash. The lawsuits claim that electric door handles failed in the aftermath of the accident, leading to tragic fatalities.

Details of the Incident

The families of 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara and 20-year-old Jack Nelson filed suits in California, claiming that the catastrophic design flaws turned a survivable incident into a deadly outcome. Both young adults, who were riding with another passenger, died when the vehicle caught fire after the crash.

Key Allegations

• The Nelson family argues that the electronic door handles became nonfunctional in the crash.
• Rescuers were unable to open the doors from outside due to failures in Tesla's design.
• The back-up manual release was reportedly hidden, making it difficult to access in emergencies.

The families contend that Tesla was aware of similar issues previously reported with its door handles and had failed to address them.

NHTSA Investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has started an investigation into Tesla's door mechanisms after multiple failures were reported. Earlier in March, Tesla recalled over 46,000 Cybertrucks due to defects.