NTSB To Investigate Fiery Tesla Crash That Killed Two Teens

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Wednesday it will investigate a Tesla accident in Fort Lauderdale, Florida this week that killed two teenagers and injured another -- the agency's fourth active probe into crashes of the company's electric vehicles.

The NTSB said it was sending a team of four to investigate Tuesday's crash of a 2014 Tesla Model S that was reportedly traveling at high speed when it struck a wall and caught fire. The agency said it does not believe the Tesla's semi-autonomous Autopilot system will be part of the investigation.

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MDarringer - 5/10/2018 10:46:01 AM

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Were the teens in ludicrous mode by any chance?

atc98092 - 5/10/2018 12:11:01 PM

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"Parents, don't let your kids drive stupidly".

Fixed it for you. He had already been ticketed for driving stupidly, and it looks like he didn't learn. Has nothing to do with driving a Tesla.

MDarringer - 5/10/2018 1:11:23 PM

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@atc98092 I suspect they were out jackbutting around. This could have just as easily happened in a Civic. If Tesla's Autokill was not engaged, then my theory would be unsafe driving.

TomM - 5/10/2018 5:54:39 PM

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Actually - this was established to be a HIGH SPEED crash - something that is unlikely to have the Autopilot involved - and the report says it was NOT.

However - even TESLA warns in their Owners manuals about a fire hazard with the Batteries in High Speed Crashes. I suspect the NTSB is investigating THAT. THe article says that they are looking into the Fire department response. Obviously - the NTSB does not have a mountain of data about EV car crash fires to make decisions.

Vette71 - 5/10/2018 2:00:23 PM

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Could be some political motivation in this. Musk gave the NTSB the bird so now Tesla will get some extra attention. "Never poke the bear."

Dutchman - 5/10/2018 9:47:41 PM

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009 what a great contribution! By me yesterday...weak

Hauerg - 5/13/2018 6:02:01 AM

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Translation: Parents do not let kids who cannot drive and have a crazy relationship with risktaking drive powerful cars.

And, 56, spare us with your deathtrap bs.