Tesla Protest in Watertown Turns Violent
A protest against Tesla at the dealership on Pleasant Street in Watertown took a dangerous turn on Saturday when a black F-150 truck allegedly struck two people. The incident occurred while protesters were chanting on the sidewalk in front of the dealership.
Protester Frank Gerry claimed he was clipped by the truck’s large side mirror, hitting him on the arm. “He hit me with the mirror… but it hit me right on the arm. I chased after him to get the number and gave it to the police officers,” Gerry explained. Gerry believes the action was intentional, stating, “He parked at the here where that car was [pointing towards the stoplight]. And then he just went right here [at his feet]. He was planning the whole time. It was intentional, and a deadly weapon is a car.”
Police confirmed that the driver hit two people, but fortunately, their injuries were not serious, and they refused medical treatment. A strong police presence was maintained during the protest, and no other injuries were reported. Authorities located the truck shortly after the incident and spoke with the driver. The investigation is ongoing.
This local protest is part of a larger movement against Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk, with demonstrations happening across the country. A similar protest was held in Boston in front of the Tesla dealership on Boylston Street, where protesters gathered to raise awareness about Musk’s actions and encourage Tesla owners to sell their vehicles and stock.
“To raise awareness about what Elon is doing with DOGE. And firing tens of thousands of federal workers, we also want people who own Teslas to sell their car if they can and sell their stock,” said protester Shua Sanchez.
The Watertown incident remains under investigation, with police having identified the driver of the truck.
