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California Father Accidentally Backs Cybertruck Over Six-Year-Old Son
A father in California accidentally hit his six-year-old son while backing up a Cybertruck.
The accident happened outside the family’s home on Saturday night.
The boy, named Preston, was taken to a hospital.
His injuries were too serious, and he died there.
The California Highway Patrol questioned his father but did not arrest him.
Police said the truck was not using Autopilot.
It is not known whether the truck warned the driver that someone was behind it.
Tesla says the Cybertruck uses cameras to help detect objects and can sometimes warn or brake automatically.
Terrick El Guindy accidentally backed his Tesla Cybertruck over his six-year-old son, Preston, outside their California home.
The incident occurred at about 9 p.m. Saturday, and Preston later died at a hospital from his injuries.
The California Highway Patrol questioned El Guindy, but he was not arrested.
Authorities said the Cybertruck was not operating in Autopilot mode; it is unclear whether the vehicle issued dashboard alerts.
Tesla says the Cybertruck uses camera-based rear alerts and may provide collision warnings or automatic emergency braking.
- Who
- Terrick El Guindy, a Mr Olympia judge, and his six-year-old son, Preston.
- What
- El Guindy accidentally backed a Tesla Cybertruck over Preston, who later died at a hospital.
- Where
- Outside the family’s home in California.
- When
- At about 9 p.m. on Saturday; the boy later died at the hospital.
- Why
- The articles describe the incident as an accident; no further cause is established.
Key facts
- Driver
- Terrick El Guindy, 48
- Victim
- His six-year-old son, Preston
- Vehicle
- Tesla Cybertruck
- Location
- Outside the family’s California home
- Investigation
- The California Highway Patrol questioned El Guindy; no arrest was reported
- Autopilot status
- The Cybertruck was not operating in Autopilot mode
- Vehicle alerts
- Tesla says the truck uses camera-based rear alerts and may provide collision warnings or automatic emergency braking
Quotes
California Highway Patrol spokesperson
Representative of the California Highway Patrol
“His injuries were too great, and Preston tragically passed away at the hospital with Mom by his side.”
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“The CHP extends its condolences to the family and all those affected by this tragic loss.”
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Terrick El Guindy
Mr Olympia judge and father of the child who died
“We are one. We will always be one. We will be together forever. Preston and Terrick.”
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