:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/JDTQIECGLJBI7FB6MGYRXNXWJA.jpg "A Tesla Cybertruck crashed into the sign of the famous Beverly Hills Hotel")
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently commented on the acceleration power of the company’s Cybertruck after a major accident involving the iconic sign of the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles.
The incident, which occurred in the 9600 block of Sunset Blvd., involved a two-vehicle collision that left the nearly 3,175-kilogram Cybertruck with significant damage, particularly to its left front wheel. Initial reports suggested that a hotel valet was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash, but the hotel’s communication management clarified that no employees were involved in the event.
Despite the damage to the vehicle, Musk highlighted the Cybertruck’s surprising acceleration capabilities in a statement following the accident. However, it was later confirmed that a valet was not driving the vehicle at the time of the incident.
The situation was further complicated by misinformation spread on social media, with initial claims that a valet was behind the wheel later retracted as a joke. The user responsible for the misleading information clarified that it was a friend, not a valet, who was driving the Cybertruck at the time of the accident.
In addition to this incident, another Tesla-related accident was reported in the Griffith Park neighborhood of Los Angeles just hours before the Cybertruck crash. Two men in their 60s narrowly escaped with their lives after their vehicle went off an overpass on Highway 134 and caught fire upon impact.
Both men are currently in serious but stable condition at a local hospital, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. These incidents have sparked discussions within the automotive community about the safety of high-powered electric vehicles and their performance in everyday driving situations.
Investigations into both crashes are ongoing, with detailed information about injuries and property damage still being compiled by the Beverly Hills Police Department. Followers of automotive innovation and online communities have closely monitored these developments, eager to understand the implications for vehicle safety and the response of high-power electric vehicles in real-world scenarios.