Tesla Bursts Into Flames After Crashing Off I-15 in Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A man and woman were hospitalized after their Tesla Model Y crashed off the 15 Freeway and erupted into flames Saturday morning in Apple Valley.
It happened at about 10:47 a.m. on July 5, 2025, along the northbound I-15 between the South and North Stoddard Wells Road exits.
According to the officials, the driver lost control of the vehicle after reportedly choking on coffee. A family member later contacted VVNG and said the driver lost consciousness due to an undisclosed medical issue.
The Tesla veered off the freeway, crashed through a perimeter fence, crossed both lanes of the Frontage Road, and slammed into an embankment.
The impact caused the vehicle to catch fire, and by the time firefighters arrived, it was fully engulfed.
Crews with the Victorville Fire Department quickly extinguished the flames, but the car was completely destroyed.
The driver and a female passenger were both able to escape before the fire intensified. They were transported by AMR to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
This was a solo-vehicle crash. Officials with the CHP Victorville station are investigating the incident.
Editor’s Note: This article was updated to include a statement from a family member who said the driver lost consciousness due to a medical condition. The original report cited information from the California Highway Patrol, which stated the crash occurred after the driver reportedly choked on coffee. VVNG strives to provide accurate reporting and welcomes clarification when new details become available.
