{"id":1212,"date":"2026-07-02T04:45:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coasttocoastmoverss.com\/?p=1212"},"modified":"2026-07-02T04:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:45:12","slug":"teslas-electric-semi-has-its-first-fatal-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coasttocoastmoverss.com\/?p=1212","title":{"rendered":"Tesla\u2019s Electric Semi Has Its First Fatal Crash"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Tesla\u2019s new electric Semi was involved in a crash earlier this week that killed two people, the first known fatal accident involving the carmaker\u2019s newest model, which just went into regular production this year.  <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/coasttocoastmoverss.com\/?p=1210\">Tucker Carlson Says Trump Is \u2018Not A Man In Charge Of His Own Life\u2019\u2014Wants To Build New Third Party<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>According to reports from the Nevada Highway Patrol and Lyon County Sheriff\u2019s Department, the 10-ton Tesla truck slammed into a small, vintage Volkswagen Beetle at an intersection on U.S. 50 in Dayton, Nevada, around 7:20 a.m. local time. Both occupants of the Beetle, who aren\u2019t identified in the initial reports, died from injuries resulting from the crash, Trooper James LaRose told <em>Forbes<\/em>. The driver of the Tesla truck wasn\u2019t injured. <\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>The cause of the accident, which took place about 30 miles southwest of Tesla\u2019s Nevada Gigafactory, which builds the Semi, hasn\u2019t yet been determined, LaRose said. However, a <u>Facebook post<\/u> by the Sheriff\u2019s Department said, \u201cpreliminary statements obtained at the scene suggest the driver of the semi may have fallen asleep.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tesla is counting on the Semi to expand its vehicle sales beyond the consumer market and to take on diesel trucking giants such as Kenworth, Volvo and Daimler with an electric model capable of hauling 60,000-pound loads up to 500 miles per charge. The company hasn\u2019t yet disclosed Semi sales so far this year, but may include them in a quarterly release expected on July 2. <\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/coasttocoastmoverss.com\/?p=1208\">Mitch McConnell Was Reportedly Found Unconscious Last Month\u2014What We Know About His Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The company says the truck is equipped with the latest safety features, including 10 cameras to monitor its surroundings and, according to media reports, a <u>driver-monitoring system<\/u>. Typically, such systems are designed to detect when the person at the wheel is distracted or sleeping. \u201cSemi comes standard with active safety features that pair with advanced motor and brake controls to deliver traction and stability in all conditions,\u201d according to <u>Tesla\u2019s website<\/u>. <\/p>\n<p>Tesla didn\u2019t immediately respond to a request for comment on the crash. <\/p>\n<p>The Highway Patrol\u2019s LaRose wasn\u2019t able to confirm whether the Tesla was hauling a load at the time of the accident. Fully loaded, the electric cab and trailer can weigh up to 82,000 pounds \u2013 40 times the VW\u2019s weight. <\/p>\n<p>The crash shut down a portion of U.S. 50 for about two hours, according to police. Investigators expect to provide further details early next week, LaRose said. The crash was reported earlier by <em><u>The Record-Courier<\/u><\/em> of Minden, Nevada, and local news site <u>CarsonNow<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/coasttocoastmoverss.com\/?p=1206\">Musk Escalates Unproven USAID Claims In Fiery Posts\u2014As Studies Link DOGE Cuts To Child Deaths<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>More From Forbes<\/h2>\n<p><span><span>Forbes<\/span><span>Tesla Semi\u2019s Biggest Rival Might Be Its Chinese Twin<\/span><small>By <span>Alan Ohnsman<\/span><\/small><\/span><span><\/span><span><span>Forbes<\/span><span>Tesla\u2019s Semi Is Finally Hitting The Road. The Timing Couldn\u2019t Be Worse<\/span><small>By <span>Alan Ohnsman<\/span><\/small><\/span><span><\/span><\/div>\n<div>Got a tip? 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