Local NY news says four or five people narrowly made it to safety as their Tesla tried to kill them.

The crash occurred around 7:40 p.m., when the impact sent the red Tesla careening off the roadway and into the nearby pole, sparking an intense fire that quickly consumed the vehicle. All occupants managed to escape before the flames overtook the car.

A Long Island station says emergency responders credit a bystander for helping people escape the Tesla.

The Plainview fire chief tells News 12 five people were hurt and a good Samaritan jumped in to help.