Tesla Wheel Crushes 14-Year-Old's Foot as Father Drives Away on First Day of School
HK01 · 3 SOURCESabout 4 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A 14-year-old boy sustained injuries to his foot after being struck by a Tesla vehicle driven by his father outside a secondary school in Tai Kok Tsui on September 1, the first day of the new school year. The student had just exited the vehicle at the school gates on Sycamore Street when he realized he had left an item inside the car. As he turned back toward the Tesla, the father's vehicle lurched forward, with the rear wheel running over approximately one-quarter of the boy's foot. The mother, who was still inside the car, screamed for her husband to reverse, but reportedly could not do so. School staff and nearby police officers quickly came to the boy's aid, providing a chair for him to sit down while waiting for paramedics. The injured student, who appeared pale and dizzy, was subsequently taken to Kwong Wah Hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the cause of the incident.
Key Points
- Incident occurred at approximately 7:33 am on September 1 outside St. Francis Xavier's College on Sycamore Street in Tai Kok Tsui
- The 14-year-old victim was dropped off by his father driving a Tesla electric vehicle as part of a family of four
- The boy turned back toward the car after realizing he left an item inside, and the Tesla's rear wheel ran over his foot
- The mother shouted for the father to reverse the vehicle, but he claimed he could not do so
- School staff provided a chair for the injured student, who was conscious but appeared pale with dizziness
- The boy was sent to Kwong Wah Hospital for treatment; police are investigating the incident
Why It Matters
This accident highlights potential blind spot dangers posed by electric vehicles with instant torque acceleration, particularly in school zones during drop-off times. As Hong Kong schools resume and parents increasingly use electric vehicles for school runs, this incident underscores the importance of enhanced safety awareness and proper vehicle handling protocols when transporting children near school premises .
This accident highlights potential blind spot dangers posed by electric vehicles with instant torque acceleration, particularly in school zones during drop-off times. As Hong Kong schools resume and parents increasingly use electric vehicles for school runs, this incident underscores the importance of enhanced safety awareness and proper vehicle handling protocols when transporting children near school premises .