Stolen Tesla Involved in Action Movie-Like Chase in West Hollywood

A stolen Tesla Model S split in half and caught on fire after a high-speed chase in West Hollywood.

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Just about everything went wrong Friday morning in a high-speed chase with a stolen Tesla Model S. The chase ended in West Hollywood when the Tesla crashed into several vehicles and split in two, with one half up in flames and the other wedged into a synagogue. The driver, two officers, and the occupants of one of the cars hit were all injured. 

It all started when police tried to pull over the driver, who stole the car from a Tesla store. Homeboy took off and reached 100 mph during the pursuit. Considering the high speeds, it's lucky that there were only injuries and no deaths. 

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[via NBC Los Angeles

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