An incident in Palo Alto, California marks the first reported accident in the United States involving a Tesla Cybertruck. The event occurred on a city road, and police data are being reviewed by authorities. The Verge has reported on the case, quoting local law enforcement about the collision.
Images showing light damage to the Cybertruck were circulated on Reddit after the crash. Police later confirmed that a Tesla Cybertruck collided with a 2009 Toyota Corolla on SR-35. A 17-year-old driver of the Toyota, described as Japanese, was behind the wheel of the other vehicle.
Initial information indicates the Toyota driver lost control, veered off the roadway into an embankment, and then re-entered the road. The car crossed the median and struck the oncoming Cybertruck, resulting in the collision.
Three individuals were inside the Cybertruck at the time of impact. The Tesla driver sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment. The other occupants reportedly avoided serious harm.
From the available photos, the Cybertruck appears largely intact, with interior airbags deployed. The Toyota’s front end sustained significant damage, though it remains unclear whether this damage occurred during the contact with the Cybertruck or when the vehicle hit the embankment.
Authorities note that Tesla vehicles include an automatic emergency call feature, which can alert responders at the scene of an crash. This function is being discussed in relation to the incident and its potential impact on response times and on-scene safety [Source: Palo Alto Police Department].