Man, 22, Thrown From Jeep After High-Speed Crash With Tesla In Texas, Moments After Video Shows Him Grinding On The Roof Of The Moving Vehicle

A shocking crash in the coastal Texas town of Port Aransas left a 22-year-old man ejected from a Jeep after the vehicle collided with a Tesla at high speed, authorities said.

The violent incident occurred on a busy roadway during peak tourist season, with officials from the Texas Department of Public Safety confirming that the driver of the Jeep allegedly caused the crash and was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

Video circulating online shows the chaotic aftermath of the crash, including damaged vehicles and people gathered near the scene.

According to the person who shared the footage, their Tesla was struck by the Jeep traveling at approximately 75 miles per hour.

“These are the idiots who hit me going 75 mph,” the individual wrote alongside the video.

“Sitting here trying to get their story straight while their friend is dying.”

Additional footage taken shortly before the crash shows alarming behavior involving the Jeep’s passenger.

In the video, the male passenger can be seen riding unrestrained on the exterior of the vehicle wearing a swimsuit, appearing to grind against the roof of the Jeep while it was moving along the roadway.

The footage highlights dangerous and illegal behavior on a crowded coastal highway during one of the busiest times of year for visitors to Port Aransas.

Authorities say the 22-year-old passenger was ejected from the Jeep during the collision, a severe outcome that often occurs when occupants are not properly restrained inside the vehicle.

Emergency responders transported the injured man to a nearby hospital, though the extent of his injuries has not yet been publicly disclosed.

The individual who posted the video also claimed that the man seen standing in the clip was the same person many viewers earlier saw lying on the ground at the accident scene.

Officials confirmed the Jeep’s driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of DWI following the crash.

Images and video from the aftermath show both vehicles with significant damage and debris scattered across the roadway.

The disturbing footage has since spread widely across social media, drawing strong reactions from viewers shocked by the reckless behavior captured both before and after the crash.

Authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.