'Tesla Vehicle Forensic Analysis by NFS on Parking Lot Wall Collision Fire'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] The Tesla passenger car, whose owner died in a fire caused by a collision with an apartment wall in Yongsan, Seoul, will undergo an inspection by the National Forensic Service (NFS).

On the 11th, the Yongsan Police Station stated, "We obtained a search and seizure warrant and transferred the vehicle to the NFS," adding, "We requested an investigation and analysis of vehicle defects and the black box cause."

On the night of the 9th, at an apartment in Yongsan-gu, a Tesla Model X Long Range collided with the wall of an underground parking lot while entering, causing a fire due to the impact. The car owner, Yoon (60), who was seated in the front passenger seat, died.

The designated driver, Choi (59), who was driving the car, was injured and transported to the hospital. It is reported that Choi claimed the vehicle experienced a 'sudden unintended acceleration.'

The police have booked Choi on charges of violating the Special Act on Traffic Accident Handling and plan to conduct a separate investigation.

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