A fiery crash in Weston, Broward County, ended in tragedy when a Tesla burst into flames, killing the driver inside. In the early hours of Sunday morning, Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and Fire Rescue teams responded to the scene near Bonaventure Road and State Road 84. The car was discovered ablaze around 3:30 a.m., after what investigators are describing as a single-vehicle incident, NBC Miami reports.
According to NBC Miami, the Tesla was found "on fire" following the crash. Authorities were able to extinguish the flames, however, the driver was found dead within the wreckage. The Broward Sheriff's deputies and firefighters encountered heavy smoke emanating from the scene when they arrived, the sight hinting at the severity of the incident.
The CBS News Miami coverage indicates that investigators are currently examining the lead-up to the crash. While the exact cause of the fire has yet to be released, BSO's Traffic Homicide detectives are digging into the fatal sequence of events.
The issue of car fires, particularly with electric vehicles, has been a topic of concern. In this incident, the involvement of a Tesla may possibly add to the ongoing discourse about the safety of such cars. Broward Sheriff's Office has yet to release further details, about the victim’s identity, or the technical causes that led to the vehicle's ignition and subsequent inferno..
