In a devastating incident, three college students lost their lives in a fiery crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck in Piedmont, California. The victims, identified as 19-year-old Anika O’Dea, 20-year-old Gavin A. Tully, and 20-year-old Aaron C. Nahr, were all attending the University of California, Berkeley. According to the Piedmont Police Department, the crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday when the Tesla veered off the road on the 100 block of Grand Avenue, struck a tree, and subsequently burst into flames. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion prior to the fire. Piedmont Police Chief, Jeremy W. Denevi, expressed the community’s grief, stating, ‘It’s tragic, it’s horrible. Our hearts go out to the families.’ Investigators noted that speed was a factor in the crash, and the authorities are now focusing on whether drugs or alcohol were involved. This heinous event has rattled the tight-knit college community and raised safety concerns regarding the Tesla vehicle involved, which was less than a week old. The families of the victims are requesting privacy as they mourn their loss and navigate this difficult time.
Tragic Tesla Crash Claims Lives of Three College Students in Piedmont
