FREMONT, CA — A Tesla driver was lucky to walk away from a fiery crash Monday morning in Fremont, authorities said.
Police believe fatigue could have been a factor in the crash on southbound Paseo Padre Parkway at Thornton Avenue.
The Tesla slammed into a tree about 7:10 a.m. Police posted photos showing the vehicle gutted by fire.
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The driver, the only occupant in the car, suffered only minor injuries, police said.
Engineers from Tesla's factory responded to study the crash, Fremont police said.
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Paseo Padre was closed for a time because of the crash.
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— Bay City News; Image via Fremont Police Department
