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Tesla Cybertruck involved in first reported crash – demolishes Toyota Corolla’s front end in head-on collision
New York Post ^ | Dec. 29, 2023 | Shannon Thaler

Posted on 12/29/2023 4:13:11 PM PST by nickcarraway

Tesla’s stainless steel Cybertruck was involved in its first reported accident after finally hitting the road last month — and it wasn’t pretty for the other car.

A Toyota Corolla was left crumpled after appearing to collide head-on with the fully electric, bomber-like vehicle on Thursday, according to a Reddit post that showed photos of the accident.

The Toyota’s front end was completely demolished, with the sedan’s side airbags deployed as it rested on the side of the road with its hood popped open and a headlight dangling, one photo shows. The 17-year-old driver was not hurt, local police told The Post.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Hobbies; Local News
KEYWORDS: automotive; california; cybertruck; nondonor; tesla; tightwad
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Cybertruck accident on CA35 (Skyline Boulevard)
1 posted on 12/29/2023 4:13:11 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

My old motorcycle hang out.
Not a place for beginners.


2 posted on 12/29/2023 4:21:52 PM PST by Zathras
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To: nickcarraway
LOL...the NY Post did some image resizing for me. This is how it appears when I click on the image. That's not me fooling with the aspect ratio of the image -- the NY Post is doing that. That is exactly what I see.

Or maybe Musk has been doing some radical redesign work?

3 posted on 12/29/2023 4:23:11 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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To: nickcarraway

I figured the Cybertruck driver was racing on Skyline, but turns out the other driver was a 17 year old kid who lost control and crossed over the road...right into the Cybertruck!


4 posted on 12/29/2023 4:24:29 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

It’s the oval wheels. They’re the latest thing. A little bumpy but you get great mileage.


5 posted on 12/29/2023 4:25:18 PM PST by Billthedrill
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

No amount of picture editing can make a Cybertruck look good. It just can’t be done.


6 posted on 12/29/2023 4:26:53 PM PST by Fresh Wind (Soros on assisting the Nazis with the Holocaust: "That's when my character was made.")
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Chopped and channeled edition.


7 posted on 12/29/2023 4:31:56 PM PST by Professional Engineer (Looks like I'll have to buy the White Album again.)
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"It just can't be done"

Au Contraire, my friend. A CIWS in the bed would be awesome! Send them to the border.


8 posted on 12/29/2023 4:34:39 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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To: Fresh Wind
No amount of picture editing can make a Cybertruck look good. It just can’t be done.

True words, those.

*Hideous* is the adjective that comes to my mind.

9 posted on 12/29/2023 4:36:23 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

An ideal car for a man who stands two feet seven inches tall.


10 posted on 12/29/2023 4:38:03 PM PST by Peter ODonnell (Prayers up for Jim Robinson and family ... an island of sanity in a sea of madness. )
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11 posted on 12/29/2023 4:38:16 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
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To: Billthedrill
Actually, the ride isn't that bumpy...


12 posted on 12/29/2023 4:38:56 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Stretched like that, it looks like the APC from Aliens.


13 posted on 12/29/2023 4:43:43 PM PST by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: Fresh Wind

14 posted on 12/29/2023 4:50:23 PM PST by Blurb2350 (posted from my 1500-watt blow dryer)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom
The left rear quarter panel looks like it's plastic filler where the trim was ripped off.


15 posted on 12/29/2023 4:52:20 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Fresh Wind

They look pretty f’n useless as a p/u to me.

How’s the trailer tow?


16 posted on 12/29/2023 4:52:32 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Sure, once one gets up to speed.

How’s the braking on ice?


17 posted on 12/29/2023 4:54:27 PM PST by Paladin2
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Look up one of the earliest FR posts. The bed is actually normal size, has built in tonneau cover and the towing is better than gas and diesel trucks. Downside is a fraction of the mileage.


18 posted on 12/29/2023 4:57:03 PM PST by Reno89519 (It's war. No one murders and takes Americans hostage. Time to act. Declare war on Islamic Hamas.)
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That is one of the ugliest trucks I’ve ever seen.


19 posted on 12/29/2023 4:57:05 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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And if it was “Head-on, as the article stated, where are the pics of the trucks front end? They seem to be missing.


20 posted on 12/29/2023 4:59:38 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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