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Veteran Dies in Tesla Explosion, Battles PTSD

1/15/2025

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Matthew Livelsberger, a brave U.S. Army veteran, tragically lost his life in a Tesla Cybertruck explosion at Trump International on New Year’s Day. His former girlfriend, Alicia Arritt, shared that he battled PTSD and depression stemming from his 2019 Afghanistan deployment. In a heartbreaking note, Livelsberger conveyed guilt over his past, highlighting the profound impact of his mental health struggles.

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Matthew Livelsberger, a brave U.S. Army veteran, tragically lost his life in a Tesla Cybertruck explosion at Trump International on New Year’s Day. His former girlfriend, Alicia Arritt, shared that he battled PTSD and depression stemming from his 2019 Afghanistan deployment. In a heartbreaking note, Livelsberger conveyed guilt over his past, highlighting the profound impact of his mental health struggles.