Man Drives Stolen Tesla On Pacific Boardwalk Beach, Caught By Bystanders

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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — At least one person was critically injured after a suspect drove a stolen vehicle onto the Pacific Beach boardwalk, according to the San Diego Police Department.

San Diego Police said the incident happened around 12:15 p.m. on the 700 block of Thomas Avenue.

Police said the owner of a Tesla called to report their vehicle stolen, telling authorities they were tracking the Tesla from their app.

Officers were able to locate the car on Mission Boulevard and initiated a stop. The suspect fled from police, and officers canceled the pursuit shortly before the car drove onto the boardwalk, police added.

The suspect hit a 25-year-old woman and a SDG&E transformer before fleeing on foot.
The woman was taken to the hospital with major injuries. Police say they are not life-threatening.

Police believe the driver was under the influence. Bystanders chased the suspect to a nearby parking lot, got him to the ground, and held him there until officers arrived. Police then took him into custody.

Alex Srour was on his bike when the Tesla flew past him.

"I just hear somebody scream, Watch out, and I hear, I look behind me, I see a Tesla just flying going like 40 or 50 miles an hour," Srour said.

Srour was wearing Meta glasses that captured the moment on video, including the driver jumping out of the car and running away.

Categories: Crime & Lawlessness

Tags: California crime tesla