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Parents of college student killed in Tesla accident allege a particular design flaw is to blame - Pulptastic
- The Tsukahara family filed a revised wrongful death complaint alleging a design flaw in the Cybertruck.
- Authorities say the doors may impede exit and lack an accessible manual override.
- The crash occurred in Piedmont, California, killing three young occupants including Krysta Tsukahara.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an inquiry into door failures after crashes.
- Tesla has been contacted for comment on the lawsuit and investigation.
- The suit seeks punitive damages, arguing the car is unsafe to release as a high-value product.
- The lawsuit links the fatality to the Cybertruck’s door mechanism and a hidden manual lever.
- Local media covered the case, noting Tsukahara’s enrollment at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
- The vehicle’s door design is a central element of the legal action.
- The incident has drawn comparisons to ongoing coverage by major outlets.
- The victim Krysta Tsukahara was a student at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
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