Juan Antonio Gonzaba Pleads Not Guilty in Stolen Tesla Boardwalk Crash That Left Woman Facing 24 Years
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 17
Juan Antonio Gonzaba Pleads Not Guilty in Stolen Tesla Boardwalk Crash That Left Woman Facing 24 Years
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 17
Summary
Juan Antonio Gonzaba, 39, pleaded not guilty at arraignment after prosecutors charged him with assault with a deadly weapon, hit-and-run and auto theft.
Prosecutors say Gonzaba drove a stolen Tesla through a crowded San Diego pedestrian boardwalk, hit a 25-year-old woman and fled before bystanders chased and tackled him.
The woman suffered a fractured spine, broken ribs and a cut requiring 20 stitches, while witness Alex Srour said the Tesla barreled through the walkway at about 70 mph and sideswiped his bike.
Gonzaba is being held without bail at San Diego Central Jail, and prosecutors said his criminal history could help expose him to up to 24 years in prison if convicted on all counts.