Fresno County, CA – Authorities have identified the woman who lost her life in a severe head-on collision involving a Tesla and a pickup truck on Saturday, August 10, 2024, as 27-year-old Tiffany Boone of Vista, according to KSEE.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the Tesla was traveling southbound on Highway 269, just north of Ford Avenue, at the time of the crash. Meanwhile, the pickup truck, driven by a resident of Dinuba, was heading northbound on the same stretch of road. For reasons still under investigation, the Tesla suddenly veered into the oncoming lane, directly into the path of the pickup truck.
The collision was severe, with the truck impacting the right front passenger side of the Tesla. Tragically, Boone, who was seated in that part of the car, died at the scene. The driver of the Tesla, whose name has not been released, sustained minor injuries, while the driver of the pickup truck suffered a leg injury. Emergency personnel transported both drivers to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation, and CHP detectives are working to piece together the events leading up to the crash.
Passenger Liability
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