Introduction to the Incident
Wild video captured a woman confronting the driver who hit her Tesla by trying to block the car as it attempted to flee in the middle of a busy Miami intersection.
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred Friday at around 12:30 p.m. near Northeast 1st Avenue and 32nd Street, according to the Miami Police Department. Officers responded to the area after receiving calls about a driver who attempted to drive away after committing a hit-and-run.
Cause of the Incident
It began when the driver of a white Mercedes struck a red Tesla and another vehicle, police said. In a video posted by Only in Dade, the Mercedes still attempts to drive off even though the Tesla driver is in its path.
Reaction of the Tesla Driver
"You hit my car! Look at what you did!" the Tesla driver screams, slamming on the car’s hood. "You hit my car! You’re running away, and you hit my car."
Intervention by Bystanders
Several bystanders try to tell the Tesla driver to get out of the way or else she’ll get run over, but she refuses.
"She’s gonna kill me?" she says. "Get her license plate!"
Attempt to Escape
As another man tries to intervene, the white Mercedes reverses and attempts to weave through traffic to escape, but appears to end up hitting another car in the process. The video then cuts to a man banging on the Mercedes’ rear window.
Arrest of the Driver
The video then shows officers taking a woman away in handcuffs. According to Miami Police, the driver was taken into custody and will be facing charges.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of staying at the scene of an accident and exchanging information with the other parties involved. It also showcases the bravery of the Tesla driver, who risked her own safety to confront the hit-and-run driver.
FAQs
- Q: What happened in the incident?
A: A driver in a white Mercedes hit a red Tesla and another vehicle, and then attempted to flee the scene. - Q: How did the Tesla driver react?
A: The Tesla driver confronted the Mercedes driver, trying to block the car and screaming at the driver to stop. - Q: Was the Mercedes driver arrested?
A: Yes, the driver was taken into custody and will be facing charges. - Q: What can be learned from this incident?
A: The importance of staying at the scene of an accident and exchanging information with the other parties involved.
