https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/passenger-killed-driver-critically-injured-after-tesla-crashes-into-scaffolding-in-midtownContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/passenger-killed-driver-critically-injured-after-tesla-crashes-into-scaffolding-in-midtownhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/passenger-killed-driver-critically-injured-after-tesla-crashes-into-scaffolding-in-midtown#u64718Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:17:15 +0000A Tesla driver faces vehicular manslaughter charges after crashing into scaffolding in Midtown Manhattan, killing a passenger. The NYPD confirmed one death in the early morning collision, while the driver sustained critical injuries. Reports indicate the victim was the driver's best friend and that the crash was booze-fueled. Elon Musk has since criticized ABC News regarding their reporting of the incident. The driver remains in critical condition as legal proceedings begin.Why it mattersThe crash involved a high-profile vehicle brand and resulted in a fatality in a densely populated urba