Three people, including students, were killed in a Tesla car crash while the vehicle was in autopilot mode.

Tragedy struck in the early hours of Saturday morning as a Tesla carrying six people crashed and claimed the lives of three passengers. The victims were young individuals, identified as current and former students, whose lives were cut short in a devastating accident.

According to street surveillance footage, the 2018 Tesla Model 3 was traveling at a high speed of over 100mph on Sierra Madre Boulevard when it ran a red light at the intersection with Foothill Boulevard. The car then struck a curb, causing it to go airborne and crash into a streetlight, a power pole, and a building. The impact was captured in the footage, showing the severity of the crash.

Among the six occupants of the Tesla, three lost their lives and the remaining three were rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. It was reported that half of the passengers were not wearing seatbelts and were ejected from the vehicle during the collision. The tragic incident has left the community in shock and mourning the loss of these young lives.

In a statement, Maranatha High School's Head of School, John Rouse, expressed his sadness and concern for the victims. He mentioned that two of the passengers were current students of the school and were receiving medical treatment, while one of their former students did not survive the accident. The victims were identified as Stefan Michael Pfeiffer, a 20-year-old Pasadena City College student and Eagle Scout, Moheb Samuel, a 22-year-old resident of Pasadena, and Esrom Fessemaye, who was also identified by co-workers.

The news of this tragic incident has left the community in a state of shock and grief. The loss of these young lives is a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of road safety and responsible driving. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of the victims, and we hope for a speedy recovery for those who were injured. Let us remember the lives lost and honor their memory by promoting safe driving practices.

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