EV driven by Pleasanton family had steering problem before deadly crash, fire: complaint

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

PLEASANTON, Calif. (KGO) — New details are emerging from the deadly car crash that killed a family of four in Pleasanton. A complaint to safety regulators raises concerns about the electric vehicle driven by the family — by car maker VinFast.

All four members of the George family – including two young children – died in the crash in Pleasanton nearly three weeks ago.

They ran into a large oak tree, then the car caught fire.

Records from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show days after the crash, someone filed a complaint about electric car maker VinFast with details seeming to match the Pleasanton crash.

The complaint writer says they are the owner of the car, and loaned it to a coworker – the driver in the crash.

The complaint also said they’d had prior issues with the car’s steering wheel going rogue.

Investigators have said they’re looking into whether speed played a role in the crash.

VinFast told us in a statement, “VinFast is aware of this tragic accident in Pleasanton and our hearts go out to the family.”

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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