A US Air Force captain is being investigated after posting a video of himself driving his Tesla Cybertruck down a residential street at 83 mph using only his pinky finger.
In the video, Mathew Wallace, who has since been identified as the driver, runs down a quiet Las Vegas street.
Wallace, who is stationed at Creech Air Force Base in southern Nevada, keeps his foot on the throttle and the number on the speedometer increases.
The electric car hums while accelerating. Ranch-style homes and pine trees blur by.
At one point, the 6,800-pound vehicle accelerates to 83 mph before decelerating. The video has prompted the US Air Force to investigate the incident.
A US Air Force captain posted a video of himself driving his Tesla Cybertruck down a residential street at 83 mph using only his pinky finger.
In the video, Mathew Wallace, who has since been identified as the driver, runs down a quiet Las Vegas street.
As the car moves down the road, which has a speed limit of 35 mph, Wallace waves his pinky finger at the camera.
Slowing down slightly, the Air Force Captain then uses his pinky to turn the steering wheel and make a sharp turn.
Wallace uploaded the video to his X.com account and captioned it: ‘Cybertruck makes a U-turn using only my pinky. Checkmate.’
The clip went viral and garnered millions of views in a matter of days. Viewers were quick to condemn Wallace’s actions and denounce his cheerful attitude.
Many pointed out that the Air Force Captain could have caused serious damage.
The truck measures more than five meters long and is made of an ultra-hard stainless steel exoskeleton.
The Cybertruck can go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds and has a top speed of 130 mph.
X.com users highlighted that Wallace’s stunt could have resulted in injuries or worse.
The unrepentant Air Force captain issued a defiant response, writing: “Do you notice that there is not a single police car nor a single pedestrian on the road?”
He continued: ‘Do you think maybe I was smart enough to contact my police friends and let them know I was doing a practical test and they cordoned off the area for me? Nice try, buttercup.
Slowing down slightly, the Air Force Captain uses his pinky to turn the steering wheel and make a sharp turn.
Wallace uploaded the video to his X.com account and captioned it: ‘Cybertruck makes a U-turn using only my pinky. checkmate’
Despite his defiant stance, Wallace removed the video from his X.com account. The US Air Force is now investigating the incident.
According 8 news nowLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officials were not aware of any officers closing the street for Wallace.
Unfortunately, local authorities were unable to cite the Air Force Captain for speeding based on the video.
Despite his defiant stance, Wallace removed the video from his X.com account.