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# First recorded Tesla Semi fatal crash kills two people in Nevada

Canonical ID: `a813a3ed-f192-4239-a5e6-c8ed820bdd77`

- **Occurred:** 2026-06-28
- **Kind:** `fatality`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Tesla](/companies/tesla.md) (id: `bde7c8a1-5d35-449d-93b0-2ac8e4601c16`)

A Tesla Semi electric truck struck two passenger vehicles stopped at a red light on US-50 near Dayton, Nevada, killing two people and sending one to the hospital. The driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. This is the first known fatal crash involving a Tesla Semi.

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-07-02/first-recorded-tesla-semi-crash-kills-two-people

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-03 · agent:depth

## Common questions

### What happened in First recorded Tesla Semi fatal crash kills two people in Nevada?

A Tesla Semi electric truck struck two passenger vehicles stopped at a red light on US-50 near Dayton, Nevada, killing two people and sending one to the hospital. The driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. This is the first known fatal crash involving a Tesla Semi.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on June 28, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in First recorded Tesla Semi fatal crash kills two people in Nevada?

The incident is recorded as involving Tesla on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to First recorded Tesla Semi fatal crash kills two people in Nevada?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of First recorded Tesla Semi fatal crash kills two people in Nevada?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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