The incident on the Utah freeway involving a 27-year-old man, Oscar Fayani, was recorded by KSL.com and details that he attempted to “run a Tesla off the road” at speeds over 100 mph on Interstate 80.ienen by multiple 911 calls, troopers alerted the police just after 10 a.m. witnesses reportedgh sequence of actions: the silver sedan was weaving through lanes, tailgating, blocking vehicles, and pushing speeds up to 120 mph.
Johnﺐman, a senior coursework officer, expressed frustration about the situation. “This is a big deal. It’s absolutely inappropriate and compares the act of a 27-year-old man who has been negligent in his actions, even at speeds over 100 mph on a federal expressway.” He cited the incident as one of the rareрisks involving political figures, beers, and gas-powered vehicles.
The awarding of charges brought the investigation into question. On February 13, federal court granted initiation of the investigation but ruled Fayani worthy of a motors vehicle infringement penalty due to his history of offenses.
In 2025, a Tesla dealership in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, was reportedly graffiti’d, citing President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, leading to a launch of $13.1 million in repairs. In Kansas City, a college student was charged for firebombing a Tesla dealership, damaging Cybertruck and charging stations.Colorado faced double divergence for throwing Molotov cocktails and spraying “Nazi cars” at a Tesla dealership, causing $220,000 damage.
These incidents highlight a broader trend of road rage and vandalism directed at Tesla and its controversial CEO, Elon Musk.
