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Watch: Irvine, California unveils first Cybertruck police car in the US
The Irvine Police Department in California has become the first police force in the United States to add a Tesla Cybertruck to its fleet. The electric pickup truck was unveiled at a special event on October 8, 2024.
The Irvine Police Department has been working with Tesla for several months to develop a custom Cybertruck for law enforcement use.
The truck is equipped with a number of special features, including a police-grade computer system, a high-speed chase mode, and a powerful spotlight.
The Irvine Police Department plans to use the Cybertruck for a variety of law enforcement purposes, including patrolling highways, responding to traffic accidents, and conducting special operations.
The department believes that the Cybertruck will be a valuable addition to its fleet and will help the department to better serve the community.
The unveiling of the Cybertruck police car comes just as Tesla is preparing to begin mass production of the vehicle. The Cybertruck is expected to be available to consumers later this year.
Here are some of the key features of the Irvine Police Department’s Cybertruck:
- Police-grade computer system
- High-speed chase mode
- Powerful spotlight
- All-wheel drive
- 0-60 mph acceleration in less than 3 seconds
- 350-mile range
- Supercharging capability
The Irvine Police Department is excited to be the first police force in the United States to use the Tesla Cybertruck. The department believes that the Cybertruck will be a valuable tool in its fight against crime and will help to make the community a safer place.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — Authorities have identified the woman killed in a fatal crash Monday morning that also left a child injured in Jefferson County.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the victim has been identified as 32-year-old Erica Nicole Austin, a resident of Birmingham.
The collision occurred early Monday morning and involved a passenger vehicle and a dump truck, said Center Point Fire District Chief Brandon Dahlen.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after the crash was reported.
Upon arrival, first responders found Austin critically injured. Despite efforts to assist, she was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:46 a.m.
A child who was traveling with Austin sustained injuries in the collision and was transported by Center Point Fire and Rescue to Children’s of Alabama for treatment. The child’s condition has not been released.
The driver of the dump truck was not injured, officials confirmed.
The impact of the collision led to a complete closure of the roadway for approximately five hours as authorities worked to investigate the scene and clear the wreckage.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is leading the investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the deadly crash.
No additional details have been released at this time.