Los Angeles, CA – A horrific scene unfolded on a major freeway outside Los Angeles early this morning, as a high-performance  Tesla Model X, confirmed to be registered to tech mogul Elon Musk, erupted in a massive fireball after a catastrophic collision with a fuel  truck. The shocking incident, which occurred just hours after the driver was confirmed to have attended a private birthday party, has sent shockwaves through the tech and automotive worlds.

The collision took place at approximately 2:30 p.m. on the I-405, near the Getty Center. Eyewitnesses describe a terrifying sequence of events: a deafening boom, a flash of light, and then a massive explosion that consumed both the luxury electric SUV and a section of the fuel truck. Plumes of thick black smoke billowed into the sky, visible for miles, as emergency services raced to the scene.

“It was like a bomb went off,” recounted one witness, a truck driver who was a few hundred yards behind the crash. “The Tesla just hit the truck and then there was this huge flash and everything just went up in flames. It was terrifying.”

The Driver’s Identity and Private Party Connection

The identity of the driver remains unconfirmed by authorities. While the vehicle is registered to Elon Musk, it is not yet known if he was behind the wheel at the time of the crash. Sources close to Musk’s circle have confirmed that the Tesla was being used to transport an individual who had just attended a private birthday party in Beverly Hills that concluded around 1:00 a.m. This information has added a layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation, as authorities work to determine the driver’s identity and state at the time of the incident.

The fiery nature of the crash has also brought renewed scrutiny to the safety of  electric vehicles. While gasoline fires are common in collisions, electric car battery fires can be notoriously difficult to extinguish, often reigniting hours after being put out.

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Dashcam Footage: A Chilling Glimpse

This pivotal piece of evidence is now at the center of the investigation, as authorities attempt to piece together the sequence of events and determine the cause of the collision. It could reveal whether a human error, a malfunction, or another factor was to blame for the catastrophic crash.

As the sun rises over Los Angeles, casting light on the scorched remnants of the highway, the world holds its breath, waiting for confirmation on the driver’s status and the full story behind this horrific incident. The crash serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can arise on the road, even for the most advanced vehicles. The full truth, and the identity of who was behind the wheel, is yet to be fully revealed.