On February 4, 2025, early morning, a tragic car accident occurred on FDR Drive when a Tesla struck a guardrail, leading to a rollover and ensuing fire. The incident, which happened around 2:44 a.m. near East 70th Street, resulted in the driver's death and serious injuries to a passenger. The injured party, a 26-year-old man, was transported to a medical center in stable condition. The investigation is being led by the NYPD's Highway District Collision Investigation Squad, with authorities still working to determine the crash's cause and pending family notifications regarding the driver's identity.
The driver of a Tesla was killed after the electric car struck a guardrail, rolled over and burst into flames near East 70th Street.
A 26-year-old passenger was ejected from the vehicle but survived the horrific collision, while the driver was pronounced dead on scene.
The NYPD's Highway District Collision Investigation Squad is continuing the investigation into the cause of the crash.
It remains unclear what led to the crash, and police have not made any arrests following the incident.
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