Boardwalk Crash Aftermath
Stolen Tesla Driver Strikes Pedestrian on San Diego Boardwalk Following Police Chase
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The Tesla’s owner reported it stolen shortly before the incident and told police it could be tracked through the vehicle’s app, enabling officers to locate it on Mission Boulevard.
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A police supervisor reportedly terminated the pursuit because of the growing danger to the public, but the Tesla continued toward the waterfront and onto the boardwalk.
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The injured woman was struck near Thomas and Reed avenues at about 12:40 p.m.; the report identified her as 25 years old and said she was initially taken to a hospital in critical condition.
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Bicyclist Alex Srour said the Tesla struck him during his after-work ride and estimated that it was traveling faster than 70 mph. He credited an unidentified person’s warning for helping save his life; the speed was his estimate, not a police measurement.
A suspected stolen Tesla struck a pedestrian on San Diego's Pacific Beach boardwalk Monday afternoon, sending the 25-year-old woman to a hospital in critical condition. NBC News reported that the driver fled police at high speed, hit an electrical transformer, and plowed through the crowded boardwalk near Thomas and Reed avenues around 12:40 p.m. before abandoning the car and attempting to escape on foot.
Bystanders tackled and held the driver until officers arrived Mahoning Matters said. Police believe the suspect was intoxicated, and investigators are still piecing together how the stolen vehicle made it onto the pedestrian area after a supervisor reportedly ended the chase due to public safety concerns.
Stolen Car Located Through Tesla App Tracking
The Tesla's owner reported the theft to San Diego police and told them the car could be tracked using Tesla's mobile app. Times of San Diego reported that officers located the vehicle on Mission Boulevard shortly after the theft report. This real-time tracking helped police identify the stolen car and begin pursuit, though the chase would end with tragic consequences on the busy boardwalk.
High-Speed Chase Ends When Police End Pursuit
A police supervisor made the critical decision to terminate the chase because the stolen Tesla was endangering the public Archynet News reported. Despite the pursuit being called off, the driver continued north at high speed toward the waterfront. The Tesla eventually veered off the street and onto the crowded Pacific Beach boardwalk, where the collision occurred.
Cyclist Narrowly Escapes Being Hit by Speeding Car
Bicyclist Alex Srour was finishing his after-work ride when the Tesla struck him during its chaotic run down the boardwalk. Srour estimated the car was traveling faster than 70 mph — a personal guess, not an official police measurement. He credited an unnamed person's warning shout for helping him avoid a more serious injury, NBC News reported.
Suspect Captured After Abandoning Vehicle on Boardwalk
After abandoning the Tesla on the boardwalk, the driver attempted to flee on foot but was quickly caught by witnesses at the scene Mahoning Matters reported. The suspect remained in police custody as detectives investigated the theft, the chase, and the collision. Authorities believe intoxication was a factor, and the case continues under investigation.
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