Tesla Semi involved in first fatal crash, killing 2 in Nevada

Electrek
By Fred LambertJul 1, 2026, 2:02 pm129 ptsTrending
A Tesla Semi was involved in its first known fatal crash, killing two people on U.S. 50 in Nevada on Sunday morning. The driver of the Class 8 electric truck reportedly fell asleep before rear-ending two passenger vehicles stopped at a red light, according to preliminary statements from investigators.

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