The driver of a Tesla was killed shortly before 2 a.m. after the car left the southbound 55 freeway at high speed and became airborne flying off the Chapman Avenue off ramp. The Tesla landed on its roof near the freeway onramp with the force of the impact causing the roof to be completely crushed.
Orange Firefighters had to use the jaws of life to cut the doors off to access the interior of the car. Once inside, they determined the driver was deceased and was the only occupant.
Officers from the Santa Ana office of the California Highway Patrol handled the accident investigation. No other vehicles appeared to be involved, and no witnesses to the crash were found. Anyone that may have seen the white Tesla before or during the crash is asked to call the CHP at 714-338-5500.
