Norfolk man in court over deadly seafront Tesla crash

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A man accused of killing a 39-year-old man while driving his Tesla dangerously along Great Yarmouth seafront has appeared in court.

Zack Garrido, 25, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a Tesla Model 3 struck Paul Leavy on South Beach Parade on August 27, 2024.

Mr Leavy, a father-of-two, died at the scene following the crash on the Golden Mile at around 9.45pm.

Zack Garrido pictured leaving Great Yarmouth Magistrates' Court (Image: Nelson Walker)

Appearing at Great Yarmouth Magistrates' Court, Garrido was not asked to enter a plea.

Following the incident, police closed the road until 2.40am the following morning.

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and police bailed him until November 8, 2024.

They extended his bail until February 16, 2025, and then the force confirmed it was extended again until May 25, 2025.

Paul Leavy, 39, died on August 27, after being struck by a TeslaPaul Leavy died after being struck by a Tesla on South Marine Parade in Great Yarmouth (Image: Newsquest/Facebook)

An inquest into the death of Mr Leavy was opened at Norfolk Coroner's Court in September 2024 and was told he had died of multiple injuries.

Garrido, of Mill Road in Burgh Castle, will next appear at Norwich Crown Court on August 31.

He has been granted unconditional bail.

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