Bystanders Apprehend Suspect After Tesla Crashes on San Diego Boardwalk
A man driving a stolen Tesla crashed onto a busy boardwalk at a San Diego beach, police say, before bystanders restrained him as he attempted to flee.
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A chaotic scene unfolded on a San Diego boardwalk Friday when a man driving a stolen Tesla crashed onto the popular pedestrian walkway. Police reported that bystanders intervened, chasing down and restraining the driver as he attempted to flee the scene.
A witness captured the incident on video, reportedly wearing smart glasses that recorded the suspect's attempt to escape after the crash. The video shows the aftermath of the collision, with the Tesla on the boardwalk, and then depicts bystanders pursuing and holding the driver until authorities arrived.
The exact sequence of events leading up to the crash and the driver's apprehension is under investigation. The incident occurred on September 15, 2026, at a beach in San Diego.