Authorities report that an early-morning incident involving a single vehicle in Pasadena resulted in three fatalities and left three others in a critical condition. The unfortunate event unfolded around 2:35 a.m. on a Saturday close to the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Vista Avenue. According to the information received, the victims were aged between 17 and 22 years. One of the victims, identified as 20-year-old Stephen Pfeiffer, was reportedly out with acquaintances when tragedy struck. Sources reveal that the group was merely five blocks away from their residence when the vehicle lost control. Speed is suspected to be a significant contributing factor in this incident. Moments before the devastating event, a surveillance video captured a white Tesla traveling at high speed. The car, authorities suggest, veered out of control at such speed that it drove over the curb, hitting three utility poles, and crashed into the corner of a nearby building. The impact was so severe that the Tesla’s roof was completely ripped off, leading to the ejection of three occupants from the rear of the vehicle. The car came to rest a few hundred feet west of the building it had crashed into with three remaining occupants still inside. Eyewitness accounts depict a distressful scene, with victims scattered around the crash site struggling for help. Stephen Pfeiffer’s mother confirmed that he was one of the unfortunate victims of this tragic crash. Residents from the area suggest that speeding is a common issue near the accident site, expressing hope that Pasadena officials will take appropriate safety measures. As of the latest reports, investigators were still on the scene.
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