Victims' families sue Tesla over deadly Piedmont Cybertruck crash, blaming defective door handles
The families of two young adults who died in a 2024 crash and fire are taking Tesla to court. The crash involved a Cybertruck in Piedmont in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Eve last year. The lawsuits allege the tricky design of the truck's door handles left the victims trapped inside.
Parents of woman killed in Cybertruck crash allege dangerous door design prevented her escape
The parents of a young Piedmont woman who died in a fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash last year filed an amended wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday in Alameda County Superior Court, alleging a dangerous door design prevented her from escaping the vehicle.
Tesla says it will redesign doors after reports of children being trapped
Tesla said it will look into redesigning the way to open some of its car doors following a federal investigation into passengers, especially children, being trapped inside its vehicles. In Piedmont, a 19-year-old's family sued after she couldn't get out of a Cybertruck, which proved to be fatal.
2 dozen Bay Area cities impacted by nationwide garbage strike
Trash has been piling up on curbs in more than two dozen Bay Area cities as Republic Services garbage collectors join a labor strike in solidarity with workers across the country.
Piedmont hosts popular 'Play Like A Girl' event
We all know about the benefits of exercise, but studies show there are additional benefits for young girls who play sports.
Piedmont father speaks out for 1st time since daughter killed in Cybertruck crash
Piedmont father Carl Tsukahara gave his first in-person interview on Thursday, five months after his 19-year-old daughter, Krysta, and her two friends were killed just before Thanksgiving in a Cybertruck accident.
Parents file lawsuit in Piedmont Cybertruck crash that killed 3 college students
A grieving family on Wednesday filed a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a deadly Cybertruck crash in Piedmont where three college students died on the day before Thanksgiving.
Newly released video and photos shed light on fatal Cybertruck crash in Piedmont
Newly released photos and videos from a fatal crash in Piedmont are shedding more light on the moments after three college sophomores riding in a Tesla Cybertruck died in a crash on the way home from a get-together with friends.
Piedmont friend describes trying to save former classmates from deadly Cybertruck crash
For the first time, a young man described trying to save two of his four friends in a fatal Cybertruck crash in Piedmont.
Piedmont Cybertruck crash: Speed, impaired driving caused deadly wreck
A combination of speed and driving under the influence caused the Nov. 27 crash that killed Soren Dixon, 19, Krysta Tsukahara, 19, and Jack Nelson, 20, according to a report released Friday by the CHP. A fourth occupant in the car, Jordan Miller, survived the crash.
Cocaine, alcohol, seen in tox report in Piedmont Cybertruck crash victims
More information has come to life about a deadly Tesla Cybertruck crash that killed three young adults in Piedmont in November.
Piedmont porch pirate and repeat offender arrested, police say
One alleged repeat-offender is behind bars after being caught stealing some packages from a porch in Piedmont, police said Friday.
A closer look at Tesla Cybertruck's design following death of 3 Piedmont students
Nearly a month after three college students died in a fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont, many questions still remain. We took a closer look at the car's design and talked to experts about the car's unique features.
Memorial services for 3 Piedmont students killed in fiery Cybertruck crash
It's been nearly a month since three Piedmont college students died in a fiery Cybertruck crash, a tragedy that has permeated the small, tight-knit community. The first memorial service is Saturday.
Piedmont holds holiday light celebration despite grieving 3 college student deaths
As community members were still grieving the loss of three 2023 Piedmont High graduates dying in a Cybertruck crash last week, the small city gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the winter holidays with the lighting of a Christmas tree and menorah.
Piedmont students killed in fiery Cybertruck crash: What we know
Over the weekend, the city of Piedmont released the names and brief statements from the families of three 2023 Piedmont High School graduates who died in a fiery Cybertruck crash on the day before Thanksgiving.
Vigil held for 3 Piedmont High graduates killed in Cybertruck crash
Hundreds in the City of Piedmont attended a vigil on Friday for three recent high school graduates who died after the Tesla Cybertruck they were in crashed into a tree. KTVU has learned the identities of the victims.
Piedmont Turkey Trot goes on despite tragic death of three young people in fiery crash
The tight-knit community of Piedmont is in mourning after three young people died in a fiery solo-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning, one day before a city tradition that took place on Thanksgiving morning - the Piedmont Turkey Trot.
3 Piedmont High graduates die in fiery Cybertruck crash, sources say
Three people died early Wednesday and one person was taken to the hospital in a fiery Cybertruck crash in Piedmont, a day before Thanksgiving.
Union backs Thao recall; as recall opponents blast wealthy donor
Protesters who oppose the recall of Oakland mayor Sheng Thao performed a skit outside the Piedmont home of Philip Dreyfuss, a donor who has put money into the recall effort of Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.