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The driver was an Army master sergeant who was on leave from active duty, officials said.
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Jan. 2, 2025, 2:00 p.m. ET

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Driver of Cybertruck That Exploded in Las Vegas Is Identified

The driver of a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was an Army master sergeant who had been on leave from active duty, officials said.

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