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Parents Sue Tesla After Daughter Dies in Fire Trap

10/3/2025

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  • The parents of Krysta Tsukahara filed a lawsuit against Tesla alleging a Cybertruck door flaw trapped her in a Piedmont, California fire.
  • Tsukahara, 19, died from smoke inhalation and burns after the crash; the driver was reportedly intoxicated.
  • The suit alleges Tesla knew of the door issues for years and regulators opened an investigation into stuck-door complaints, heightening safety concerns.