A Tesla driver was killed in fiery Florida crash—and the car's battery still burns a day later
I write about technology-driven changes reshaping mobility Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Police respond to the Tesla crash in Davie, Florida, that killed Model S owner Omar Awan on February 24. CBS Miami via Youtube A Tesla owner was killed in a fiery crash in Davie, Florida, Sunday afternoon and a day later local emergency officials were still contending with the car’s damaged lithium-ion battery pack that repeatedly reignited while sitting in a towing yard.
Google Maps “We are deeply saddened by this accident and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy,” Tesla said in an emailed statement. “We have reached out to the local authorities to offer our cooperation. We understand that speed is being investigated as a factor in this crash, and know that high-speed collisions can result in a fire in any type of car, not just electric vehicles.
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