Driver arrested after driving Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth • • business
Key Points:
- A man intentionally drove his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test its "Wade Mode" feature, resulting in the vehicle becoming disabled and partially submerged.
- Police responded to the scene near Katie’s Woods Boat Ramp and found the Cybertruck in the water; no injuries were reported.
- The driver, Jimmy Jack McDaniel, faces multiple charges including operating a vehicle in a closed park area, no valid boat registration, and water safety violations.
- McDaniel stated he had previously driven the Cybertruck in water without issues, including in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Grapevine police issued a warning against similar stunts, citing legal and safety concerns under Texas law despite the vehicle's capabilities.