A tragic first has been marked in the history of the electric vehicle industry, as a man died in what is believed to be the nation's inaugural fatal incident involving a Tesla Cybertruck, reports emerged today. The crash took place near Beach City in Chambers County, Texas, where the driver of the Cybertruck allegedly lost control of the vehicle, leading it to leave the roadway and collide with a concrete culvert; the impact caused the truck to catch fire, which ultimately led to the fatality of the individual at the helm, according to information provided by CarScoops.

Video footage from the scene displayed the charred remains post-extinguishment of the blaze, the Texas Department of Public Safety is trying to ascertain what triggered this dreadful occurrence, as has been mentioned by Fox San Antonio. 

Although the full details behind the driver's loss of control remain a mystery at this point, authorities are investigating all conceivable angles to determine the cause. The aftermath of the crash has raised questions and concerns regarding the safety of electric vehicles, particularly the new models hitting the roads.