The dusty, chaotic world of Burning Man just got a lot more dangerous – and electric. James “JP” Patrick, a Minnesota artist, learned this the hard way when a Tesla Cybertruck decided to turn his zen meditation moment into a nightmare.

A Playa Catastrophe

While most festival-goers were vibing to art and music, Patrick was sitting peacefully as the desert sun dipped below the horizon. Suddenly, an art car (aka the Cybertruck) transformed his spiritual moment into a gruesome medical emergency. Both of his feet were crushed, requiring immediate airlift to Reno’s Renown Regional Medical Center.

Recovery Road

Back in Minnesota, Patrick is now facing a long recovery journey. Doctors have inserted multiple plates and pins into his feet, and he’s battling high infection risks. The silver lining? All his vital organs remain intact, and he’s already wiggling his toes – a small but significant victory.

Community Support

In true Burning Man spirit, a GoFundMe has been set up to support Patrick and his family. The incident, described as a “genuine accident,” highlights the unpredictable nature of the festival where technology, art, and human vulnerability collide spectacularly. While legal action remains unclear, one thing’s certain: this Cybertruck encounter will be a story told around desert campfires for years to come.