A Trump presidency would cut past the red tape and unleash an age of US innovation Photos and video of the wreckage showed the deformed body of the vehicle overturned with pieces of its steel bodywork strewn throughout the street in the immediate aftermath. Despite the severe damage, Tesla founder Elon Musk boasted on social media about the truck’s durability after reports emerged that no one had been killed. “Cybertruck – tougher than a bag of nails,” the billionaire posted on X as he retweeted photos of the mutilated wreck. Debris from the twisted wreckage of the 6,800-pound truck was strewn across the street in the aftermath. Proteccion Civil y Bomberos GDL/NF/newsX The exact cause of the crash wasn’t immediately known, but local reports suggested speeding may have been a factor. Tesla has issued a slew of recalls for 2024 Cybertruck models this year alone following a spate of issues. Last month, Musk’s company said it would recall more than 27,000 of the trucks due to delayed rear-view camera images that could impair driver visibility and increase crash risks. Three people were trapped in the mangled wreck and had to be cut free by first responders. Proteccion Civil y Bomberos GDL/NF/newsX They also voluntarily recalled thousands of the trucks back in April over faulty accelerator pedals that could risk causing fatal accidents and issued another in June over issues with windshield wipers and exterior trim. Musk launched the Blade Runner-inspired truck to refresh the company’s aging lineup amid slowing EV demand. The electric vehicle maker started deliveries of the Cybertruck in November 2023 after a two-year delay due to production problems and battery supply constraints. Filed under