On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, a gray Tesla sedan struck the rear of a tractor hauling grapes on Kammerer Road in Elk Grove, California. The impact caused the electric vehicle's battery to ignite instantly, engulfing the car in flames and killing the driver before firefighters could arrive. The tractor driver was uninjured, and authorities are investigating whether the Tesla's Autopilot or Full Self-Driving system was active.