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Police: Tesla crashes through brick wall into pool

No one was hurt
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Posted at 3:32 PM, Jul 29, 2023

PHOENIX (KGUN/CNN) — An Arizona man destroyed two high-priced items at the same time Friday morning.

Phoenix police confirm Joe Papineau, the homeowner, has newly renovated his swimming pool. This same afternoon, Indra Lokireddy went for a cruise in his Tesla, crashed through Papineau's backyard brick wall and ended up underwater.

Investigators say they do not understand what led up to the crash other than an alleged third vehicle turning into Lokireddy, which launched him through the brick wall.

Authorities told news outlets he was driving alone. No one was hurt either.

Crews were called in to get the Tesla out of the pool.

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