ONE Tesla Cybertruck The driver died after their truck left the road, hit the concrete drain at considerable speed and burning near Grand Parkway in greater Houston Texas State Police are investigating what happened in the crash that occurred early on the morning of August 5.
Army with Texas Department of Public Safety The Cybertruck driver was traveling west on Cedar Parkway when the truck left the road near Fisher Road for unknown reasons, according to ZONE 11. From that, Electric Truck hit one concrete sewer and was engulfed in flames. It killed the driver, who has not been identified due to the severity of his burns. The license plate and VIN were also destroyed in the fire.
Footage from the scene shows what remains of the Electric Truck After the fire was extinguished – only a burnt shell remained, according to Next 39. DPS is also investigating whether autopilot was engaged during the crash. If I had to guess, it wouldn’t be, since it appears Tesla not yet Roll it or Full Autopilot ARRIVE Electric Truck client.
Time will tell what happened that caused the driver to leave the road and crash into the drain. For Tesla’s sake, I hope it wasn’t a stuck accelerator pedal. Recalled for sticking in wide open throttle position.
This is a developing story and Jalopnik will bring you more updates as they become available.
