Crime & Safety
Driver Dead In Fiery Crash When Tesla Slams Tree In South Orange County
The crash was reported on Wednesday, April 30 in the City of Laguna Hills, authorities said.
LAGUNA HILLS, CA — A driver died after a Tesla crashed into a tree in Laguna Hills on Wednesday, authorities said.
The Tesla sedan crashed into a tree near 2300 Avenida de la Carlota at around 9:30 a.m., according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
The sole occupant of the car was found dead at the scene.
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The victim's identity was not immediately known.
The cause of the crash was under investigation.
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