Tl* the contact owns a 2018 tesla model x. while pulling into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle inadvertently accelerated over a curb before crashing into a cement light pole. the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged, and the air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained neck, shoulder, and chest injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. on several occasions, prior to the failure, an erroneous warning message displayed while driving, indicating that the vehicle was driving too closely to the preceding vehicle, even though another vehicle was nowhere in the vicinity. the contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions, including shortly before the crash. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the local dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. the failure mileage was 1,500.