Full Breakdown
Tesla Road Rage Driver Sentenced to Seven Years in Hawaii
5/27/2026, 11:33:26 PM
Sentencing Overview
Nathaniel Radimak, the “Tesla Road Rage Driver,” was sentenced in Honolulu to seven years after a no-contest plea to one count of unauthorized vehicle entry and two counts of third-degree assault for a May 2025 attack on a mother and her 18-year-old daughter.
Prior Convictions & Early Release
Radimak was convicted in Los Angeles County in 2023 for multiple video-recorded road-rage assaults, receiving a five-year term. He served roughly 424 days before early release, reportedly due to prison overcrowding, while on parole.
Timeline
- Jan 11 2023: Pipe attack on 2 Freeway.
- 2023: Convicted, five-year sentence.
- 2024: Released after ~1 year.
- May 7 2025: Assault on Diane Ung and daughter in Honolulu.
- May 2025: Arrested.
- Late 2025: No-contest plea.
- May 27 2026: Seven-year sentence.
Key Figures
Nathaniel Radimak (defendant); Diane Ung (mother victim); unnamed 18-year-old daughter (victim); Beth Lamprecht and Vivian Romero (California victims); attorney Gloria Allred; Judge Clarissa Malinao; Hawaii corrections officials.
Data & Statistics
Seven-year Hawaii sentence; prior five-year California term with 424 days served; Hawaii charges: 1 count unauthorized entry, 2 counts third-degree assault; at least five known California victims (2020-2022); a baby was in the Hawaii vehicle.
Official Statements & Responses
Judge Clarissa Malinao warned that Radimak’s lack of medical care and illegal substance use heightened his danger to the public. Hawaii corrections officials confirmed he was assaulted by other inmates after incarceration. Attorney Allred called for accountability and mental-health treatment. Victims Lamprecht and Romero said the sentence removes the threat from the community.
Criticism & Opposition
Allred labeled the early California release as shocking, noting overcrowding freed a violent offender. Victims argued parole violations were ignored and that the Los Angeles plea bargain denied them full justice under Marsy’s Law.
On-the-Ground Details
Surveillance shows Radimak exiting his gray 2022 Tesla, confronting Diane Ung and her daughter while they tried to park, punching the teen and striking the mother in the eye before fleeing. Police arrested him the next day.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact date of the Hawaii assault (May 7 vs. May 8, 2025). The California time served is listed as 424 days in some accounts and simply “one year” in others. Extradition proceedings remain unconfirmed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It is time for Mr. Radimak to be held accountable for his actions and to receive the mental health intervention he clearly needs,” — Vivian Romero, victim
- “We all can breathe a little easier, knowing that he will have the time he needs in a space away from the general public,” — Beth Lamprecht, victim
- “I take accountability. I just feel bad about it,” — Nathaniel Radimak, defendant
- “If this is true, it is shocking that a violent criminal who was clearly a danger to others was released early and that he received no meaningful justice until he struck again in Hawaii and was convicted there.” — Gloria Allred, attorney
What’s Next
California has not filed extradition papers, leaving Radimak’s parole status unresolved. He will receive mental-health treatment while incarcerated, and victims plan to monitor any further legal actions.
