The parents of 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara, who died in a horrific Cybertruck crash in Piedmont, California, have filed a 36-page lawsuit against Tesla, alleging a known design flaw trapped their daughter inside the vehicle, contributing to her tragic death.
Krysta, along with 20-year-old Jack Nelson and driver Soren Dixon, 19, died when the Tesla Cybertruck slammed into a tree last November. While the crash caused minor injuries to Krysta, the vehicle’s electric doors failed during the ensuing fire, preventing her from escaping.
The lawsuit claims Tesla’s powered rear doors shut down after the crash, forcing occupants to seek a hidden manual release lever concealed under a rubber mat — an impractical escape route in a smoke-filled, chaotic environment. Krysta died of burns and smoke inhalation.
The tragedy highlights growing concerns over Tesla’s door design, prompting investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration into reported door malfunctions trapping occupants, especially children. The Tsukahara family is seeking accountability from Tesla for what they call a fatal safety oversight.
