Two teenagers killed after Tesla crashes into tree

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after the deadly collision in Surrey on Saturday night.

Monday 22 December 2025 01:16, UK

Two teenagers have died and a third is fighting for his life after a Tesla crashed into a tree in Surrey, police have said.

One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, which took place in Hurst Green near Oxted shortly before 10pm on Saturday.

The other died in hospital, Surrey Police said, while the third is fighting for his life in hospital.

All three men were in their late teens. Their families have been informed.

Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital with serious injuries, police said.

Officers were alerted to reports of a serious crash involving a white Tesla and a tree in Holland Road, near to the junction with Popes Lane.

A 30-year-old man from Oxted has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Surrey Police is appealing for members of the public who might have witnessed the incident to come forward.

"We are asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision to get in touch," the force said in a statement.

"We are also seeking CCTV, dashcam, or helmet cam footage that may have captured all or part of this incident."