VOLUSIA, Fla \u2013 A 12-year-old boy died and four other passengers were seriously injured after a Tesla crossed into the path of an oncoming pickup on State Road 40 west of Still Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n
Troopers said a 2024 Tesla Model Y was traveling west on State Road 40 while a 2025 Chevy Silverado was traveling east in the same area. <\/p>\n
The Tesla veered toward the right side of the roadway, and its driver overcorrected to the left, FHP said.<\/p>\n
The Tesla then entered the direct path of the Silverado, and the right front of the Tesla struck the right front of the pickup, according to the crash report.<\/p>\n
The Tesla\u2019s driver, the Silverado\u2019s driver and a passenger in the Silverado were not injured and remained at the scene, troopers said.<\/p>\n
Five passengers were in the Tesla. <\/p>\n
FHP said one adult and three children were taken to a hospital with serious injuries and were in stable condition. <\/p>\n
A 12-year-old male passenger was also taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n
The crash remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n
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