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Survivor Sues Tesla Over Fatal Cybertruck Door Design

3/19/2026

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Jordan Miller, the sole survivor of a 2024 Piedmont Cybertruck crash, sues Tesla over its electronic door design.
The suit alleges Tesla has known for over a decade that the lack of external handles traps occupants in emergencies.
It cites at least 15 deaths linked to similar Tesla incidents and seeks unspecified damages, naming the estates of deceased passengers and the truck's owner as defendants.

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Jordan Miller, the sole survivor of a 2024 Piedmont Cybertruck crash, sues Tesla over its electronic door design.
The suit alleges Tesla has known for over a decade that the lack of external handles traps occupants in emergencies.
It cites at least 15 deaths linked to similar Tesla incidents and seeks unspecified damages, naming the estates of deceased passengers and the truck's owner as defendants.