San Mateo, California – A violent crash at a busy San Mateo intersection ended in fire Tuesday evening, leaving an elderly driver dead and investigators searching for answers.
The collision unfolded in seconds. A gray Tesla crossed Alameda de las Pulgas at Highway 92, struck the center median, went airborne and slammed into a light pole before tearing through a chain-link fence on the southeast corner.
San Mateo police said officers were called to the scene at approximately 7:16 p.m. on July 14, 2026, after reports of a solo-vehicle crash. Witnesses told investigators the Tesla had been traveling at a high rate of speed and ran a red light before hitting the median…