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Garden City man pleads guilty to charges for crashing Tesla into Ferndale store
By Jenny Sherman at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
A Garden City man who crashed his Tesla into a Ferndale business in April entered a guilty plea in the case during a pre-trial hearing held Monday at the 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac.Emad Rehman, 26, was charged with third-degree fleeing and eluding (punishable by up to 5 years in prison and/or a...
Key takeaway Police say the pursuit began in Royal Oak after Rehman ran a red light in a white Tesla Model 3.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The guilty plea entered by Emad Rehman brings a measure of closure to the incident, but it also raises questions about traffic safety in the region. The fact that Rehman was able to flee from police and weave through traffic at a high rate of speed before crashing into a business on Woodward Avenue is a concern for residents and commuters who use this busy corridor. The incident occurred in Ferndale, but it started in Royal Oak, highlighting the need for coordinated efforts between law enforcement agencies in different jurisdictions to prevent such pursuits from putting innocent lives at risk. As Rehman awaits sentencing, the community will be watching to see how the court addresses the severity of the charges, particularly given the potential consequences of his actions, which could have resulted in serious injury or damage to multiple businesses and residents in the area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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