A man linked to a series of violent road rage incidents in Hawaii and California changed his plea in court Tuesday, moving one step closer to sentencing in a high-profile Honolulu case.
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The Plea
Nathaniel Radimak, 39, entered a no-contest plea to three charges tied to a May 7, 2025, road rage attack in the Kakaako area, including one felony count of unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle and two counts of third-degree assault. The victim of the incident was present in the courtroom for the plea change.
A Competency Question, Now Resolved
Radimak appeared noticeably different from an earlier court appearance, when he had visible bandages and bruising after being injured while in custody. In the time since, the court had ordered a mental evaluation to determine whether he was competent to stand trial, and a judge ultimately ruled that he was fit to proceed.
Before accepting the plea, the judge conducted standard questioning to confirm Radimak understood the consequences of his decision, was mentally capable of entering the plea, and was knowingly waiving his right to a trial. During that process, Radimak acknowledged he’s under ongoing mental health treatment, has been receiving care for roughly two years, and takes multiple daily medications, confirming he has been diagnosed with a mental illness and remains under medical supervision.
A Case That Drew National Attention
Radimak previously drew national attention over a series of alleged road rage incidents in California, where he became widely known as the so-called Tesla road rage driver. Authorities in Hawaii had also accused him of targeting a young woman at a Planet Fitness location in Kahala while he was out on parole.
Following his arrest in Honolulu, Radimak was reportedly assaulted by other inmates and required hospital treatment for his injuries.
What Comes Next
As part of the no-contest plea, Radimak will be required to pay restitution to the victims. He faces a potential sentence of up to five years in prison on the felony charge, plus up to one year for each of the two assault counts.