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Driver Mistakenly Hits Accelerator in Tesla Dealership Crash

9/8/2026

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Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a high-speed crash at the Tesla dealership on South Macadam Avenue.
Police said the driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake during a test drive.
The vehicle surged up concrete steps and collided with the dealership building.
Three people were rushed to a hospital after the impact.
The extent of the injuries was not known at the time of reporting.

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Story summary

Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a high-speed crash at the Tesla dealership on South Macadam Avenue.
Police said the driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake during a test drive.
The vehicle surged up concrete steps and collided with the dealership building.
Three people were rushed to a hospital after the impact.
The extent of the injuries was not known at the time of reporting.