Driver dead after Tesla crashes through fence, hitting trees, catching fire in Pierce County

According to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, the car went off the road through a fence and hit three trees before catching fire.

PCSO deputy broke the car window and tried to pull the man out but had to back off once the flames filled the car.

Fire crews pronounced the driver dead at the scene.

No others were injured and the fire did not spread beyond the car.

Central Pierce Fire crews remained with the car and followed the tow truck to make sure the battery didn’t catch fire.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what led to the car crash.

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