Police say the Tesla crossed double-yellow lines and killed a passenger in the other vehicle, also a Tesla.

Patel was heading south in a 2024 Tesla Model Y when he crossed over into the northbound lane and hit a 2021 Tesla Model Y which was headed north, state police said. Both drivers suffered minor injuries and were taken to a hospital.

A front seat passenger in the Tesla that was headed north, identified as Alexis Ann Newcomb of Ashburnham, Massachusetts, suffered serious injuries and was taken to William W. Backus Hospital where she was pronounced dead, state police said. Newcomb had just turned 21 on the day of the crash, state police said.