Lifeguard rescues man who drove his Tesla into a pool

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
New Canaan, Connecticut
Incident type
Crash, Swimming 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

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