A woman was killed on Monday when a motorist drove onto the sidewalk outside a cafe in Simi Valley, California. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. near Urbane Cafe at 2091 Madera Road, Unit A.
According to police, the driver of a Tesla SUV attempted to turn right from northbound traffic into an eastbound direction but failed to make the turn and drove onto the sidewalk instead. Surveillance video from neighboring businesses captured the incident.
The woman who was killed was walking on the sidewalk at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, described as an elderly woman, was taken to a hospital with complaints of pain to her chest and arm. Four children were in the car at the time of the crash, one of whom was taken to a hospital by a family member for precautionary reasons.
The cause of the crash is still being investigated, and no arrests have been made. The woman who was killed has not been publicly identified.
**Background**
This incident marks another high-profile collision involving a Tesla in recent months. In June 2026, a similar incident occurred in Texas when a Tesla crashed into a home, killing a 76-year-old man. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened special probes into several Tesla-related incidents in the past year.
The Simi Valley Police Department is still investigating this latest incident and will provide further updates as more information becomes available.