What happened in the North Miami Beach Tesla fire?
MIAMI, FL – October, 2025 – Police released bodycam footage showing officers rushing to a Tesla fully engulfed in flames after a crash. First responders used extinguishers and attempted to break windows while Miami-Dade Fire Rescue worked to put out the fire. (ABC7 Chicago)
Where and when did the crash occur?
According to police, the crash happened around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, along Northeast 163rd Street in North Miami Beach. (wplg)
Was anyone identified and were there injuries?
The driver was identified as 24-year-old Julie Eibinder, who was trapped in the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities reported additional injuries involving occupants of the other vehicle. (CBS News)
What caused the crash, according to police?
Investigators said an SUV cut off the Tesla while both vehicles were traveling westbound, causing the Tesla to strike a utility pole and ignite. (wplg)
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Credits & Attribution
Original reporting: “North Miami Beach Police Department rush to put out deadly Tesla fire,” WFLA (Nexstar), published October 2025. Video and images: North Miami Beach Police Department bodycam; Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
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