Garden City man facing charges after crashing Tesla into Ferndale store, officials say

FERNDALE, Mich. – A Garden City man is facing charges after he fled from police and crashed a Tesla into a Verizon store in Ferndale, officials said.

Emad Rehman, 26, has been charged with third-degree fleeing and eluding (punishable by up to 5 years in prison and/or a $1,000 fine) and driving while license suspended (misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail and/or a $500 fine), according to a release from the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.

The crash happened on Friday, April 24.

Rehman was driving a white Tesla Model 3 when he allegedly ran a red light and was pursued by a Royal Oak officer.

Officials said he started weaving throughout traffic at a high rate of speed.

He then lost control of his car and crashed into a Verizon store at Lewiston and Woodward in Ferndale.

Rehman had a suspended license, outstanding warrants and didn’t have insurance, according to the prosecutor’s office.

“It’s fortunate this incident ended without any injuries,” said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald. “The defendant’s alleged actions recklessly endangered countless motorists and damaged a business.”