Man Fleeing Stolen Tesla Hits Woman on San Diego Boardwalk, Chased by Bystanders

Bystanders chase down man in stolen Tesla that hit woman on San Diego boardwalk. Incident sparks investigation and public concern.

Editorial Desk

September 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — San Diego, United States — A man allegedly driving a stolen Tesla struck a woman on the Pacific Beach boardwalk in San Diego before fleeing the scene, prompting a dramatic chase by witnesses.

The 25-year-old victim was hit around 12:40 p.m. at the intersection of Thomas and Reed avenues and was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. The incident unfolded after police had been tracking a reported stolen Tesla, which led to a high-speed pursuit through the city.

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Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused to halt, eventually crashing into a utility transformer and heading toward the boardwalk. As the car sped onto the pedestrian area, multiple bystanders intervened, chasing the suspect and recording the event. The driver was eventually subdued by civilians before police arrived and took him into custody.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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