A man accused of stealing a Tesla and striking a woman while driving on the Pacific Beach boardwalk was apprehended by bystanders, and the dramatic capture was recorded on video.
Bystanders Chase Down Suspect After Boardwalk Incident
The incident unfolded when the driver allegedly took a Tesla onto the busy Pacific Beach boardwalk, hitting a pedestrian in the process. Instead of fleeing the scene, the suspect was pursued on foot by witnesses who witnessed the collision.
Eyewitness Footage Captures Arrest
Video of the takedown — filmed from a bystander’s smart glasses — shows the moment the driver exits the stolen Tesla. The footage captures the suspect as he gets out of the vehicle and attempts to leave the area before being surrounded and detained by several members of the public.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the driver or the condition of the woman who was struck. The investigation remains active as police review the citizen-captured evidence and interview witnesses.
