Lifeguard rescues man who drove his Tesla into a pool
Summary
Car Crash New Canaan Connecticut in New Canaan, Connecticut: A man driving a Tesla drove into a closed pool at the New Canaan community pool on Tuesday, accelerating instead of parking and entering through a fence between trees. Lifeguard Mike D’urso was alerted by a loud crash and promptly helped police break a window and open the car door to remove the driver onto a backboard before the water level rose above his head. The driver was conscious, not injured, but was taken to a hospital for evaluation. The town closed the pool to drain and clean it after the incident.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Lifeguard rescues man who drove his Tesla into a pool