Texas man arrested after allegedly driving Tesla Cybertruck into lake to test 'Wade Mode': police
A Texas man was arrested for driving his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test its 'Wade Mode' feature. The vehicle became disabled and began taking on water, prompting a rescue operation. Fortunately, the driver and passengers escaped without injuries before emergency services recovered the truck.
- ▪The driver intentionally drove the Cybertruck into the lake to test its off-road capabilities.
- ▪The vehicle became disabled and started taking on water, requiring a rescue operation.
- ▪The driver was arrested on multiple charges, including operating a vehicle in a closed section of a park.
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Texas Texas man arrested after allegedly driving Tesla Cybertruck into lake to test 'Wade Mode': police Grapevine Fire Department Water Rescue Team had to remove the stainless steel pickup from the water By Brittany Miller Fox News Published May 20, 2026 9:52pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Dashcam video shows Tesla Cybertruck crash into overpass barrier Video shows the vehicle appearing to ignore a Houston highway curve before slamming into a concrete barrier in August 2025.
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