CORVALLIS, OR : Corvallis residents react after Tesla crash sent batteries, car parts flying into nearby homes on Tuesday, 17th November, 2020

A wrecked Tesla became a launching pad for fiery projectiles after a high-speed crash in Corvallis Tuesday night sent hundreds of batteries flying in every direction, including nearby homes.

Corvallis Police said the driver, 21-year-old Dylan Milota, was stoned and going more than 100 mph just after 10 p.m. when he lost control of the Tesla, hit some trees, a power pole, and a phone box before coming to a stop on an embankment along Northwest Walnut Blvd.

Investigators said that hundreds of the Tesla’s hot batteries were thrown from the vehicle, and two of them crashed through windows at separate homes, starting small fires.

“It was a real scary-looking wreck,” said nearby neighbor Jeffrey Bailes.

Bailes said he was home watching TV when he heard loud scraping and crashing sounds.

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