4 Pedestrians Injured After Tesla Driver Rams Them in Redlands

Police investigating the incident as an "attempted vehicular homicide"

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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In a violent incident in Redlands, California, a Tesla driver rammed into four pedestrians standing in the street outside a bar, causing major injuries. The driver then fled the scene, leaving behind a trail of leaked fluids. Police are investigating the case as an attempted vehicular homicide and are asking the public for any information about the suspect.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving, especially involving high-powered electric vehicles like Teslas. It also raises concerns about public safety in Redlands, a city that has seen an uptick in violent crime in recent years. The shooting that occurred during the incident adds an additional layer of concern about gun violence in the area.

The details

According to police, the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday in front of the Redlands Underground bar and grill. Witnesses reported an altercation between several people outside the establishment. One of the individuals involved then got into a 2022 Tesla and drove west on Citrus Avenue, only to turn around and ram into four pedestrians standing in the street. The impact caused the Tesla driver to lose control and collide with the curb. At the same time, an unknown person fired several shots, striking the window of one business and the door of another, though no one was hit by the gunfire. The four pedestrians struck by the Tesla were transported to the hospital with major injuries, while the Tesla driver fled the scene, leaving behind a trail of leaked fluids.

  • The incident was reported around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2026.
  • No arrests had been announced as of Monday afternoon, February 24, 2026.

The players

Redlands Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the incident as an attempted vehicular homicide.

Tesla Driver

The unidentified individual who rammed into the four pedestrians with a 2022 Tesla and then fled the scene.

Redlands Underground

The bar and grill where the incident occurred and where the initial altercation took place.

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What they’re saying

“We must get to the bottom of this horrific incident and ensure the safety of our community.”

— Chief of Police (Redlands Police Department)

What’s next

The Redlands Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking the public for any information about the suspect or the shooting that occurred during the incident. The judge will also need to decide on whether to grant bail for the Tesla driver, if and when they are apprehended.

The takeaway

This tragic event underscores the need for greater safety measures and accountability when it comes to reckless driving, especially involving high-performance electric vehicles. It also highlights the broader issue of gun violence that continues to plague communities like Redlands. Local authorities will need to work closely with the public to address these complex public safety challenges.