Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA federal employee, Alemzewd Lawgalet, 59, was critically injured after crashing a Tesla Model Y into a hair salon during a test drive in Arlington, Virginia, on 21 September 2024. Lawgalet alleges the Tesla salesman set the vehicle's acceleration to “Insane” mode without her knowledge and failed to inform her about the car's unique electric operation or regenerative braking. Having never driven an electric car, Lawgalet was reportedly assured by staff that the Model Y operated like a petrol vehicle before being sent on an unaccompanied test drive. The lawsuit claims that after stopping at a red light, the car's sudden, extreme acceleration caused her to lose control, resulting in serious and permanent injuries. Lawgalet is seeking over $10 million in damages from Tesla, citing the company's alleged negligence, recklessness, and disregard for health and safety. In fullOut-of-control Tesla slammed into building after being set to ‘Insane’ acceleration mode for test drive, lawsuit saysMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Tesla lawsuit says car set to ‘Insane’ acceleration for test drive
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA federal employee, Alemzewd Lawgalet, 59, was critically injured after crashing a Tesla Model Y into a hair salon during a test drive in Arlington, Virginia, on 21 September 2024. Lawgalet alleges the Tesla salesman set the vehicle's acceleration to “Insane” mode without her knowledge and failed to inform her about the car's unique electric operation or regenerative braking. Having never driven an electric car, Lawgalet was reportedly assured by staff that the Model Y operated like a petrol vehicle before being sent on an unaccompanied test drive. The lawsuit claims that after stopping at a red light, the car's sudden, extreme acceleration caused her to lose control, resulting in serious and permanent injuries. Lawgalet is seeking over $10 million in damages from Tesla, citing the company's alleged negligence, recklessness, and disregard for health and safety. In fullOut-of-control Tesla slammed into building after being set to ‘Insane’ acceleration mode for test drive, lawsuit saysMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
