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Tesla Sedan Fire on Ennis Joslin Road: What Corpus Christi Drivers Need to Know About Electric Vehicle Crashes and Legal Rights A Single-Vehicle Crash, a Fire, and a Road Closure — What Really Happened? Monday morning, February 17, 2026, at 18:44, Corpus Christi police responded to a scene that has become increasingly common on Texas roads: a Tesla sedan veered off Ennis Joslin Road near Alameda Street, crashed into a residential front yard, and caught fire. The electric vehicle fire forced authorities to close Ennis Joslin Road, snarling morning commuter traffic and sending motorists scrambling for alternate routes. According to witness accounts, the Tesla sedan lost control, left the roadway, and came to rest in a neighbor’s front yard. Fire crews arrived immediately and remained on scene to fully extinguish the blaze and ensure the area was safe. No injuries were reported — a small miracle given the severity of the fire and the potential for catastrophic outcomes. But here’s what the initial reports don’t tell you: this incident is a wake-up call for every driver in Corpus Christi and across Texas. Electric vehicle (EV) fires present unique dangers, and the legal landscape surrounding EV crashes — especially those involving…