[05-11-2024] Los Angeles County, CA – Three People Killed, Another Three Critically Injured Following Tesla Crash Near Pasadena

Three people were killed, while another three were critically injured following a Tesla crash near Pasadena in the early hours of Saturday, May 11, 2024.

According to the Pasadena Police Department, the tragic incident happened at about 2:38 a.m. on the 2300 block of Foothill Boulevard.

Police said that a Tesla Model 3 carrying six people went out of control at a curve along Foothill Boulevard and hit a curb that sent it straight into two city light poles, a utility pole, and a nearby unoccupied building. This caused a widespread power outage around the area that affected approximately 46 homes.

Three men, ages 18 to 21, were pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, two women and a man who were said to be passengers in the Tesla suffered critical injuries. They were transported to a local hospital, where they now fight for their lives.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Police are carefully examining if alcohol or excessive speed contributed to the fatal accident. They are also planning to look into whether the Tesla’s autopilot feature was on at the time of the collision.

The names of the people involved are being withheld pending notification of their respective families.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the police and help with the ongoing investigation.