Overview
- A Tesla drove into the outdoor dining area of Urbane Cafe Monday, and responders found a woman pinned under the vehicle who was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Police say five others were hurt and the driver, described as an elderly woman, was taken to a hospital with chest and arm pain; four children were in the car and one was treated as a precaution.
- Aerial and surveillance footage reviewed by investigators show a white Tesla lodged in the cafe patio with front-end damage and deployed airbags.
- The Simi Valley Police Department has opened an active investigation, has made no arrests, and has not yet disclosed whether any driver-assist technology was engaged.
- The crash adds to growing scrutiny of Tesla driver-assistance systems and may prompt further safety reviews or legal action as officials examine vehicle data and video evidence.