US federal investigators said on Tuesday (Mar 27) they were examining a fatal crash last week involving a Tesla electric automobile in California. US investigating fatal Tesla crash in California, photo AFP The California Highway Patrol reported that a 38-year-old man died on Friday after his 2017 Tesla Model X collided with a highway barrier near the town of Mountain View, according to The San Jose Mercury News. The vehicle caught fire before two other approaching cars hit it. Tesla dove on Wall Street following the news, with shares closing down 8.2 per cent. The National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday two investigators had begun a field probe. "Unclear if automated control system was active at the time of the crash," the agency said on Twitter. "Issues examined include: post-crash fire, steps to make vehicle safe for removal from scene." Tesla said on Tuesday it was cooperating with the investigation. "We have been deeply saddened by this accident and we have … [Read more...] about US investigating fatal Tesla crash in California