Krysta Tsukahara survived the crash, but became trapped inside as the vehicle filled with smoke. With electronics disabled and doors unresponsive, escape depended on a hidden manual release few could find in the chaos. A friend managed to save one passenger, but Krysta couldn’t get out.
Now her family is suing Tesla, arguing design choices prioritized innovation over safety. They say the tragedy wasn’t random, but preventable—and are pushing for accountability so others aren’t put in the same danger.
