The incident took place around 1:41 a.m. near 669 County Road G17, also known as River Road.
Salinas, CA. – One person died in a fiery car collision that happened early Monday morning in Salinas, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The incident took place around 1:41 a.m. near 669 County Road G17, also known as River Road.
A Tesla crashed into a tree under unclear circumstances.
The car caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames while the driver was still trapped inside.
Firefighters responded to the scene and extinguished the fire.
One person died in the accident, as per the CHP report.
Authorities did not immediately determine the cause of the collision, but an investigation is ongoing.