Posted on 07/01/2024 10:15:48 AM PDT by dennisw
Entourage star Kevin Dillon was reportedly involved in a multi-vehicle accident at a drive-thru car wash in Los Angeles, California last Monday.
While taking his Tesla to get cleaned, the 58-year-old actor's electric vehicle made an abrupt stop that authorities told TMZ 'caused a rear-end ripple effect' for those behind him.
A source revealed that 'this sparked a fender bender with the three cars behind him.'
Although cars are typically left in neutral while going through the carwash, the outlet alleged that Dillon's was not, after he 'accidentally lifted up from his seat.'
The move apparently 'triggered' his brakes and brought his car 'to an unexpected halt.'
e-thru car wash in Los Angeles, California last Monday
Despite causing 'minimal' damage, an insider revealed that 'at least one person complained of discomfort, so law enforcement was called to take an accident report.'
Dillon is best known for portraying Johnny 'Drama' Chase on HBO's hit series Entourage for eight seasons between 2004 to 2011, alongside Adrian Grenier, (Kevin Connolly, Jerry Ferrara and Jeremy Piven).
The role earned him nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
The father-of-two, most recently, reprised his role as Johnny Chase in the series' film adaptation, Entourage, in 2015.
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But the car did not catch on fire, which is a win. How long will his Tesla be off the road? Waiting for repair parts etc?
VICTORY!
Small damage can total evs if the battery pack is jostled enough so there is that :)
And how much will it cost? I’ve read that they are crazy expensive to repair.
Lol
‘accidentally lifted up from his seat.’
I’m guessing he leaned over to let one rip....
Ok, I am confused.
How does "accidentally lifting up from your seat" knock your car out of neutral?
And what does "accidentally lifting up from your seat" even mean?
Taking your hands of the steering wheel can cause adverse results as well, I’ve heard. Saw this on the internet, “No, of course not. Actually, you only need to keep your hands on the wheel in a Tesla if you want the car to continue moving forward.”
I was always told to get an accident report or else your insurance company could try to deny the claim.
I see what you did there!
“Dillon is best known for portraying Johnny ‘Drama’ Chase on HBO’s hit series Entourage”
I guess this little reporter isn’t old enough to remember the movie Platoon which Dillon had a key part in....or smart enough to do proper research.....the movie won multiple academy awards and I would guess is much more influential than some trash in hbo.
He Dutch Ovened hiself in a sealed Tesla?
Brother of Matt Dillion
I have never listened to his podcast. I dont think I have ever listened to any podcast for that matter. I didnt ‘see what you did there’ but I googled and now I get it. I guess thats what FR is good for, expanding our knowledge base even if only trivially. :)
“accidentally” — LOL. Sure.
One cheek sneak
You are obviously not qualified to be a journalist or a reporter!
Prolly broke the seal on the battery and let in a teaspoon of water so it’s a $75K fix or whatever, like the guys in France that went over a bump on a rainy day.
“...this sparked a fender bender”
“Sparked” is the very LAST thing you want to happen in a Tesla!
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