School Golf Player, Krysta Tsukahara Parents Mourns The Loss Of Their 19-Year-Old Daughter Who Was Killed In A Tesla Cybertruck Crash In Piedmont

19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara tragically lost her life in a Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont, California, on November 28, 2024.

Krysta Tsukahara was among three college students k*lled in the accident. Others were Jack Nelson and Soren Dixon, who were also in the same age group.

Krysta was a sophomore at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Georgia. She joined the college in 2023 and was expected to graduate in 2027.

Tsukahara was with her three high school friends, heading home from a Thanksgiving event in Piedmont, California.

One of the victims, Jordan Miller, survived the crash, suffering serious burns, and is currently in the city hospital under medical assistance.

However, Krysta Tsukahara did not survive, leaving her family, friends, high school, and college devastated.

Krysta Tsukahara’s Parents Grieve Her Loss, Reflect on Her Kindness And Sensitivity

Krysta Tsukahara was the loving child of Mr. and Mrs. Tsukahara. Her parents live in Piedmont, California, while she attended university in Georgia.

No information about Tsukahara’s parents and their present status is available online. Similarly, the Tsukhara family is not explicitly present on social media platforms.

At present, Krysta’s parents and family are mourning her untimely loss of life at the young age of 19.

PIEDMONT COMMUNITY IN MOURNING

KTVU has learned that the three victims were Krysta Tsukahara, Soren Dixon, and Jack Nelson. A fourth person, Jordan Miller, survived after being pulled from the wreck by a friend and remains in the hospital.

They were riding in a Cybertruck… pic.twitter.com/meiwYdnuIA

— Betty Yu (@bett_yu) November 30, 2024

Krysta Tsukahara was part of the school golf team and was a proud daughter of her parents, who competed in regional and school-level golf championships.

Moreover, she was frequent in the statewide golf tournaments representing her high school and named some titles under her name.

In a statement reported by Piedmont police, the Tsukahara family stated that she would be remembered for “her kind and sensitive heart.”

Beyond her family, the Piedmont community also mourns deeply, with a memorial at the crash site.

Hundreds of people attended a Friday night vigil at Piedmont Park in honor of Krysta Tsukahara and her friends, Jack Nelson and Soren Dixon.

The Deadly Incident Happened When The Tesla Cybertruck Crash Into A Tree

Krysta Tsukahara was heading to her home with her high school friends after attending an event during the Thanksgiving break on November 28, 2024.

However, she met a tragic end on her way back. The Tesla Cybertruck she was riding crashed and erupted in flames.

According to authorities, the truck jumped a curb, slammed into a cement wall, and became wedged between the wall and a tree before bursting into flames.

The fire was so intense that emergency services found the vehicle engulfed when they arrived.

Piedmont Police Captain Chris Monahan reported that the Cybertruck’s onboard system automatically alerted 911 moments after the crash.

Before authorities arrived, a following driver pulled one occupant, Jordan Miller, from the wreckage, but the three remaining passengers couldn’t be saved.

Furthermore, regarding the cause of the incident, Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers reported that they are investigating speeding as a possible cause of the horrific tragedy.

Additional Information

• Krysta Tsukahara’s friends Nelson and Dixon were on the Piedmont High School lacrosse team. Nelson was studying at the University of Colorado Boulder, and Dixon was on the Lacrosse team at the University of Southern California.
• The only survivor, Jordan Miller, is a student at the University of Wisconsin. He has undergone more than three surgeries as of now and is in the process of recovery.
• Krysta Tsukahara and her friends reportedly came from wealthy families whose wealth was worth several million dollars each.