A Tesla Model Y driver survived a harrowing accident in California, sustaining only minor injuries despite the vehicle being impaled by a guardrail.
The accident occurred on I-5 near Panoche Road in the northbound lane, with the driver veering off the road for unknown reasons and crashing into the guardrail.
CHP reported that the driver only suffered minor injuries, and drugs and alcohol are not suspected. Tesla's cruise control and lane assistance features were activated during the accident.
The incident highlights Tesla's focus on vehicle safety, with the company emphasizing top safety scores and the goal of making its vehicles the safest on the road.