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Tesla crashes into Phoenix pool, driver escapes unharmed

The crash occurred near 35th Avenue and Loop 101 Friday morning and Phoenix police said the driver was able to safely exit the vehicle.

PHOENIX — A Phoenix homeowner is cleaning up his backyard after a Tesla crashed into the pool, the Phoenix Police Department said.

On Friday around 8:45 a.m., officers on the scene near 35th Avenue and Loop 101 for a crash involving a vehicle that went into a pool nearby. As officers arrived, they found the Tesla in the pool. 

Phoenix police said the driver of the Tesla was able to get out of the car and was not injured.  

No other injuries were reported as part of the crash and officers remained on scene to conduct the investigation on what led up to the crash.

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