A Tesla in Chaozhou lost control and caused 2 deaths and 3 injuries. The traffic police said that "the cause remains to be identified."

CTOnews.com November 13 news, According to Jiemu news report, A few days ago, Guangdong Chaozhou Raoping County a man said driving Tesla car ready to stop, The vehicle suddenly out of control high speed run 2 kilometers, One after another hit two motorcycles and two bicycles, Cause 2 deaths and 3 injuries. Chaozhou City traffic police brigade staff said, Up to now, The accident is still under further investigation,"At present the identification results have not come out. "

On Nov.13, the man's son, Mr. Zhan, told Jiemu News that his father, 55, had been a truck driver for more than 20 years and was in good health. He was driving a Tesla Model Y, a new car transferred from a friend in early November last year. After the traffic police test ruled out the possibility of his father drunk driving drug driving, said to test the vehicle, the identification results have not yet come out.

In response to the incident, Tesla officially responded to Sina Auto by saying:

It can be seen from the existing accident video that the brake lights do not light up for a long time during high-speed driving. This matches the background data:

1) The vehicle switch has been deeply stepped on for a long time and once maintained at 100%;

2) There is no action of stepping on the brakes during the whole process;

3) During driving, the driver briefly presses the P button four times and quickly releases it, and the brake lamp quickly lights up and goes out.

At present, the police are seeking third-party identification agencies to restore the truth of the accident, and we will actively provide necessary assistance. Please do not listen to rumors and do not spread unconfirmed information. Thank you for your attention.

CTOnews.com learned that Weibo user @ Zhan Qiubi claimed to be a relative of Mr. Zhan, the owner of Chaozhou Tesla's two deaths and two injuries tragedy. He said Mr. Zhan was still in the hospital. The account posted three related surveillance videos from chatter numbers@QQPK360 and@zhuwofacai188 respectively.