History in the making: First ever Tesla wreck reported

July 31, 2008 · Print This Article

Can a car really be a valid part of the American driving experience whether it hasn’t been involved in at least one fender bender? It’s kinda like the tree falling in the woods question. whether all the Teslas were under protective covers in museums, they couldn’t be demonstrating the awesome potential of the electric car. Sadly, it seems that the Tesla Roadster has now passed through that threshold into auto history. And while it hurts to see a beautiful car mangled, in a way it’s a sign of progress.

Apparently, the driver of Roadster #6 crunched his way into history on the streets of San Francisco last week, when he was rear-ended by a Toyota Camry and wedged under a Mercedes. It’s no surprise to learn that it was somebody else’s fault, because anyone driving a Tesla is obviously the smartest and most conscientious driver on any given stretch of road. Reportedly, the battery pack was unscathed, so that Roadster will probably ride again.

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[Source] Josh Loposer

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