A devastating Cybertruck crash in Piedmont, California, took the lives of three young adults on Wednesday morning. The lone survivor of the horrific incident was identified as Jordan Miller, a 20-year-old University of Wisconsin sophomore, according to his mother, Samantha Miller, in an interview with CBS News Bay Area.

The crash victims, all graduates of Piedmont High School's class of 2023, were identified as Jack Nelson, Soren Dixon, and Krysta Tsukahara. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that all three were described as friends from their high school days and known for their athletic engagements. The accident occurred at Hampton Road and King Avenue intersection around 3 a.m. when the Cybertruck hit a retaining wall and burst into flames after being entangled with a tree.

Piedmont Police confirmed that speed likely played a part in the collision. "It's safe to say that speed was a factor. Now, are there other factors associated? That is certainly possible, but speed is likely a contributing factor to this collision," Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers said in a statement obtained by CBS News Bay Area. The investigation into the crash and the resulting fire is still ongoing, and there are no reports of mechanical problems or issues with the Cybertruck's lithium battery playing a role in the fire.

The Piedmont community has responded with an outpouring of support and grief. A growing memorial at the crash site and tributes during the annual Turkey Trot event evidence the impact of the tragedy on the small town. "For families who lost those who are so precious to them, there are no words to capture the depth of their sorrow. There are no words to express how much these kids mean to us," lamented Piedmont Mayor Jen Cavenaugh, as reported by CBS News Bay Area. Meanwhile, The California Highway Patrol is examining the Cybertruck for any signs of mechanical failure, according to details from a San Francisco Chronicle article.

Krysta Tsukahara, a Savannah College of Art and Design student, and lacrosse players Jack Nelson and Soren Dixon were marked by their attachment to sports and the high school from which they graduated. As noted in Hoodline, the emergency response to the scene was rapidly initiated by a notification from an iPhone in the vehicle.