Tesla's Cybertruck first crash was exposed: only "minor injuries" were caused, and Toyota's front face was gone
According to photos of two accidents with the Tesla Cybertruck in California in 2023, the two-vehicle accident at the SR 35 (Skyline Boulevard) in California has attracted a lot of attention. The California Highway Patrol confirmed to the media that the two accidents occurred at around 2:05 p.m. local time in an area south of Peachmill Road, which is marked Palo Alto on Google Maps, confirmed to the media. The accident involved a Tesla Cybertruck (2023 model) and a 2009 Toyota Corolla driven by a 17-year-old.
As an electric vehicle that has attracted much attention, the design and safety performance of the Tesla Cybertruck in the event of a collision with other vehicles or pedestrians have always been the focus of attention. However, photos from the accident raise questions about the Cybertruck's design and safety features.
According to preliminary findings from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Toyota Corolla was traveling at an unknown speed in the southbound lane of SR-35 south of Peachmere Road at the time of the accident. Suddenly, the car swerved to the right and hit the earthen embankment on the right, then re-entered the road, crossed the double yellow line into the northbound lane, and collided with a northbound Tesla Cybertruck.
Judging from the photos of the accident, the Tesla Cybertruck does not seem to have undergone serious body deformation after the impact, but the damage to the Toyota Corolla is more serious, especially the front of the vehicle has been significantly affected. This raises questions about the Cybertruck's body structure and crash safety performance. While the Cybertruck driver may have sustained only minor injuries, he reportedly declined medical evacuation.
The accident has also raised concerns about Tesla's Cybertruck active safety system. While Tesla may not be in self-driving mode, there are still some doubts. In addition, the weather conditions at the time of the accident were described as cloudy and wet, which may have had some impact on the driver's vision and road conditions.
Given the importance of the Tesla Cybertruck, as well as similar models of electric vehicles, it is recommended to strengthen the strength and crashworthiness of the body structure to ensure the safety of passengers in the event of a collision. In addition, in order to cope with various weather conditions and road conditions, active safety systems should be further optimized to provide higher protection and driving assistance capabilities.
Although it is not possible to determine whether the Cybertruck is a model delivered by the customer, the accident still reminds car companies that safety should be one of the top considerations when designing and building electric vehicles to protect the lives and property of drivers and passengers. Continuous improvement and innovation will be key in driving the development and adoption of electric vehicles in the future.
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