May 12, 2021 A Tesla vehicle was involved in a multi-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of 35-year-old Steven Michael Hendrickson from Running Springs. Mainstream media have spun news of the crash that may lead some to conclude that the Tesla vehicle caused the collision. A coroner’s report from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reveals that the multi-vehicle crash occurred on May 5, 2021, along State Highway 210 near the Citrus Avenue offramp. The collision involved Tesla Model 3 owner Steven Michel Hendrickson, an overturned semi, and other vehicles. “NHTSA is aware of the incident involving a Tesla vehicle near Fontana, California on May 5. We have launched a Special Crash Investigation for this crash. NHTSA remains vigilant in overseeing the safety of all motor vehicles and equipment, including automated technologies, and leverages SCI where appropriate,” the NHTSA told