One person was killed and a child was injured in a crash involving a Tesla on Highway 104 near Five Mile Drive on Wednesday morning.
IONE, CA - July 22, 2026
One person was killed and a 3-year-old child was injured in a car crash on Wednesday morning in Ione, California. The incident occurred on Highway 104 near Five Mile Drive and involved a Tesla vehicle. The child was taken to the hospital for treatment following the crash.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: Wednesday morning, July 22, 2026
- Location: Highway 104 near Five Mile Drive, Ione, CA
- Type of crash: Single-vehicle
- Vehicles involved: Tesla
- Injuries / fatalities: 1 injury, 1 fatality
- Source(s): Ione, CA. – 1 Killed in Crash on Highway 104 near Five Mile Drive
Crash Overview
The crash occurred on Wednesday morning on Highway 104 near Five Mile Drive in Ione, California. A Tesla vehicle was involved in the crash that resulted in one fatality and injuries to a 3-year-old child. The child, who was a passenger in the Tesla, was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Details about the sequence of events leading to the crash have not been released. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to provide assistance and transport the injured child to the hospital. The identity of the deceased driver has not been disclosed.
As of now, the investigation into the crash is ongoing, and no further information about the cause or contributing factors has been made available.
People Involved
The crash involved a driver and a 3-year-old child who was a passenger in the Tesla. The driver was killed in the crash, while the child sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released the names of those involved.