Huntington Beach, CA — December 2, 2025, Ryan Mark Larson was killed and three others were injured in a multi-vehicle accident at about 2:45 p.m. in the 6900 block of Heil Avenue.

Authorities said a Tesla Model 3 was heading east when it lost control near the intersection with Goldenwest Street, hitting several other vehicles and rolling multiple times.

The Tesla driver, 37-year-old Huntington Beach resident Ryan Mark Larson, died at the scene of the crash, according to authorities. His name has not been made public yet.

Three other people were hospitalized with unspecified injuries after the crash, which impacted six other vehicles, authorities said.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Orange County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Moments of chaos on busy streets often leave more questions than answers, especially when they result in serious harm. Crashes involving newer vehicle models and multiple victims demand a deeper look; not just into what happened, but into why it happened and whether it could’ve been prevented. In many cases, that clarity doesn’t come from the surface facts but from asking the right questions early and persistently.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a vehicle rolls and involves several others, investigators have a duty to dig deep, beyond initial impressions. That means going further than documenting the wreckage. Did they recreate the Tesla’s path using mapping tools? Did they interview other drivers or witnesses in detail? And just as importantly, did they evaluate what the driver was doing in the moments before the loss of control? It’s not uncommon for stretched police departments to default to surface-level summaries, especially in a chaotic multi-car crash like this. Yet the complexity of what occurred calls for specialized reconstruction work; something not every responding officer is trained or equipped to carry out.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Whenever a late-model car like a Tesla ends up rolling multiple times, it’s fair to ask whether something failed within the vehicle itself. Issues like braking problems, sensor malfunctions or sudden acceleration can mimic driver error. But unless someone inspects the vehicle’s mechanical systems and software logs, those clues can be lost forever. In multi-vehicle incidents, there’s a tendency to focus on the visible aftermath, but the root cause could easily lie deeper in the machinery.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Given the vehicle involved, there’s no excuse not to review the full range of digital records. Teslas log a massive amount of data: speed, steering input, acceleration, braking and even whether driver-assist systems were engaged. That information can tell a vastly different story from what the scene suggests. The same goes for camera footage from traffic lights or nearby businesses, as well as GPS and phone data. Without this digital evidence, it’s impossible to fully understand what triggered the crash or whether the driver had any opportunity to avoid it.

These kinds of crashes don’t just call for cleanup. They call for clarity. Families, communities and even future drivers rely on thorough answers, not assumptions. That means putting every possible cause under the microscope and making sure no detail is left behind.

Key Takeaways:

• Not every crash scene gets the level of reconstruction work it deserves.
• Vehicle defects can trigger sudden loss of control and must be ruled out.
• Cars like Teslas hold critical data that can clarify what really happened.