Authorities are investigating a fiery crash involving a Tesla in Weston that left a driver dead early Sunday morning.
Broward Sheriff's Office officials said deputies and Fire Rescue crews found the damaged car on fire near Bonaventure Road and State Road 84 at around 3:30 a.m.
Cameras captured smoke coming from the Tesla's wreckage.
Investigators said the driver of the 2024 Tesla Model 3 was traveling eastbound on State Road 84 approaching Bonaventure Boulevard.
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As the Tesla entered the U-turn lane to proceed under the Interstate 75 overpass, the driver somehow lost control and drove off the roadway, striking the support column for the I-75 overpass, according to BSO.
The Tesla caught on fire following the impact, BSO stated.
When crews extinguished the flames, they found the driver's body inside. The driver's identity hasn't been released.
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The cause of the fire has not been released. BSO's Traffic Homicide detectives are investigating the case.
