Summary
- Mother and Tesla owner from Lynnwood, WA was verbally harassed by another driver while driving to a doctor’s appointment
- Incident recorded through Tesla’s built-in dashcam feature
- Suburban driver cut off the Tesla owner and demanded she sell her car, calling it a "Nazi car"
- Tesla owner felt threatened and shaken by the encounter, despite being alone
- Incident aligns with rising hostility towards Tesla drivers and facilities, including vandalism and other aggressive incidents
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The incident involving a mother and Tesla owner from Lynnwood, WA being cut off and verbally harassed by another driver was recorded through Tesla’s built-in dashcam feature. The Tesla owner, Leigh, was on her way to a doctor’s appointment when a white Subaru SUV swerved in front of her and stopped. The Subaru driver, wearing a camouflage jacket and ski mask, got out of his vehicle and walked towards Leigh’s Tesla. He demanded that she sell her Tesla, calling it a “Nazi car.” Leigh was alone during the encounter, which left her feeling threatened and shaken.
The incident in Lynnwood is part of a trend of rising hostility towards Tesla drivers and facilities. There have been reports of aggression towards Tesla owners, including a fire at a Las Vegas service center and a shooting at a store in Oregon. Tesla owners have also experienced vandalism incidents against their vehicles. In response to these attacks, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that those who attack Tesla vehicles will be persecuted. Attorney General Pam Bondi has echoed these sentiments, calling for consequences for those who target Tesla owners.
Leigh, the Tesla owner involved in the Lynnwood incident, stated that she and her family chose to drive an electric vehicle because it was convenient and environmentally friendly. She expressed disbelief that their choice of vehicle had made them a target for harassment. Despite previous minor incidents while driving her Tesla, Leigh was particularly disturbed by being cut off and approached in the middle of the road. She felt powerless and threatened during the encounter, emphasizing that the harassment was solely related to the type of car she drove.
The incident involving Leigh in Lynnwood was captured by the Tesla’s dashcam feature, providing video evidence of the encounter with the aggressive Subaru driver. The footage shows the driver stopping in front of Leigh’s Tesla and approaching her vehicle. He demanded that she sell her Tesla, referring to it as a “Nazi car.” The incident has left Leigh feeling unsettled and vulnerable, as she was unsure of the intentions of the other driver. Despite feeling threatened, Leigh emphasized that the incident has not changed her beliefs or opinions, as the harassment was solely related to the type of car she drove.
The incident in Lynnwood, WA, where a Tesla owner was harassed by another driver, has raised concerns about the safety and security of Tesla drivers. The trend of hostility towards Tesla owners and facilities, including reports of vandalism and threats, has sparked a response from government officials. President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi have warned that those who target Tesla vehicles will face consequences. The incident involving Leigh highlights the need for increased awareness and protection for Tesla owners, as well as addressing the underlying causes of this escalating hostility towards electric vehicles and their drivers.
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