A 27-year-old woman died after the Tesla she was a passenger in crashed into scaffolding in Midtown Manhattan early Wednesday. The driver, also 27, was taken into police custody at a hospital, police said.
The 2024 Tesla first struck a mailbox at approximately 2:43 a.m. before hitting scaffolding located at 315 Madison Ave. The vehicle then traveled several blocks east along East 42nd Street, coming to a stop at the intersection of Second Avenue.
Both occupants of the vehicle were transported to a nearby hospital. The passenger was pronounced dead upon arrival. The driver, who is in stable condition, has not yet been charged, according to the NYPD. Authorities have not released the identities of either woman pending family notification.
Investigation Underway
Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the crash, and the investigation remains ongoing. The vehicle sustained significant damage to its front end.