Tesla Strikes Pedestrian on Pacific Beach Boardwalk, Driver Arrested
A blue Tesla, reportedly stolen and evading police, drove onto the Pacific Beach boardwalk in San Diego at the intersection of Thomas and Reed Avenues, striking a 25-year-old woman who was hospitalized in critical condition. The driver was subsequently arrested.
San Diego, CA, September 14, 2026 — A serious incident occurred on the Pacific Beach boardwalk in San Diego, resulting in a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle and the driver’s arrest. The event unfolded at the intersection of Thomas and Reed Avenues on the boardwalk.
According to reports, a blue Tesla, which was allegedly stolen and was evading police, drove onto the pedestrian area of the boardwalk. The vehicle reportedly struck a 25-year-old woman. The extent of her injuries led to her hospitalization in critical condition.
Following the incident, law enforcement officials apprehended the driver of the Tesla. Details regarding the specific police department involved in the pursuit or arrest, the make and model of the Tesla beyond its color, or the exact sequence of events leading up to the vehicle entering the boardwalk were not immediately available.
The name of the driver arrested, as well as the identity of the injured pedestrian, have not been publicly disclosed at this time. Information regarding any charges filed against the driver or the ongoing investigation into the alleged theft and collision is also pending. The condition of the hospitalized woman is being monitored. The intersection of Thomas and Reed Avenues on the Pacific Beach boardwalk serves as a common thoroughfare for both pedestrians and, at specific access points, vehicles. This incident highlights the dangers that can arise when vehicles enter pedestrian-only zones, particularly in a busy public space like the boardwalk.
Story summarized from the original created by Solana Espino on www.nbcsandiego.com, see more information here.
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