Maya Kensington
Stolen Tesla Incident Driver Crashes on Boardwalk, Strikes Pedestrian Captured by Bystanders
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A man, suspected of stealing a Tesla, drove recklessly along the Pacific Beach boardwalk, striking a woman. This shocking incident was recorded by witnesses who pursued the suspect.
Video footage from a bystander’s glasses captures the moment the suspect exited the Tesla and fled on foot, prompting the person recording to chase after him.
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The photographer and several bystanders pursued the suspect to a nearby parking lot, where they managed to restrain him until law enforcement arrived.
According to NBC 7 San Diego, police responded to reports of a stolen Tesla and learned that the vehicle’s owner was actively tracking its location.
The police pursued the stolen Tesla, which ultimately drove onto the boardwalk and collided with a 25-year-old woman.
The injured woman was transported to a hospital with severe injuries, including two fractured ribs, two fractured vertebrae, and a laceration on her abdomen that required stitches. The video does not capture the moment of impact.
San Diego authorities have identified the driver as Juan Antonio Gonzaba, 39 years old, who is suspected of operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
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