April 12, 2025

Reckless driver collides with semi after freeway stunts

Steve Smith

A wild scene unfolded on the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles when a BMW performed donuts, leading to a crash with a semi truck on April 9th.

The details: Just after 4 p.m., the BMW driver executed donuts across all lanes, causing a halt in traffic before colliding with a concrete barrier and a nearby semi truck.

The incident was captured on video by onlookers and quickly spread online.
Police arrived promptly, arresting the driver without further incident.

What happened: The California Highway Patrol identified drugs as a factor in this reckless act, putting many at risk. Witnesses described the driver as potentially undergoing a mental crisis.

Watch out: Thankfully, no injuries were reported in the chaos. The arrested driver now faces serious charges for his actions.

This bizarre incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable situations truckers might face on the road, as reported by KTLA.

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