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Street Racing
Leesburg, VA
Business
Viral Lamborghini Vs. Tesla Cybertruck Race Shared By Elon Musk Lands Sterling Driver In Jail
He lost the race. Now he’s losing a few nights of sleep — in jail. The man behind the wheel of the Lamborghini in a viral street race with a Tesla Cybertruck in Virginia has been sentenced to 90 days in jail, though most of that time was suspended, officials said. Carlos Montero, 38, of Sterling, was hit with the sentence this week after being convicted of reckless driving in the October 2024 showdown on Leesburg Pike in Tysons, Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced Friday, Aug. 1. A judge suspended 85 of the 90 days, and fined Montero $1,000, with $250 suspended, …
Braintree, MA
Police & Fire
Roslindale Man Sentenced For 120 MPH Racing Crash That Killed Father Of 2 On I-93 In Braintree
A Roslindale man will spend up to five years in state prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter for killing another driver during a high-speed street race on I-93 in Braintree, authorities said. Hedweens Quetant, 21, admitted in court to driving more than 120 miles per hour with his headlights off before smashing into an SUV and killing its driver, 46-year-old Michael Wojdag of Hanson, authorities said. Wojdag was married with two children. The deadly crash happened on I-93 North near Exit 6 on Feb. 19, 2023. Massachusetts State Police said Quetant was racing another ca…
Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
Police & Fire
Street Takeover Caught On Video At Plymouth Meeting Intersection; Police Seek Suspects
A wild street rally brought chaos to a busy intersection in Plymouth Meeting, and now police are asking for the public’s help identifying those involved — and yes, there’s video. The illegal car rally took over the intersection of Ridge Pike, Chemical Road, and North Lane on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 8:03 p.m., Plymouth Township Police said in a press release issued Tuesday, June 17. Callers flooded 911 reporting a street racing takeover — and surveillance backed it up. Dozens of pedestrians blocked traffic as vehicles spun out in the middle of the intersection. Some cars had passengers han…
Fairfield, CT
Police & Fire
Asphalt Set Ablaze In Wild Fairfield Parking Lot Takeover; 4 Arrested After Viral Car Stunt
A wild late-night car meetup at a Fairfield County shopping center turned dangerous when drivers lit up the asphalt — literally — and turned a grocery store parking lot into a street stunt arena. Now, more than a month later, police have arrested four people and impounded multiple vehicles. David Romero, Wanda Romero, Dilmar Ruano-Barrera, and Christopher McGirl are facing multiple charges from the late-night May 2 takeover at a Stop & Shop in Fairfield, police said. Original Report: Fireworks, Flames, Burnouts As Cars Take Over Fairfield Parking Lot Fairfield officers responded to t…
Patchogue-Medford, NY
Police & Fire
Eight Drivers Cited, Six Cars Seized After Drag Racing In Medford: Police
A wild street racing scene ended with citations and car seizures in Medford, Suffolk County Police said on Friday, May 16. Officers with the department's Street Racing Task Force responded to National Boulevard near Munsell Road on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:51 p.m., after a 911 caller reported cars drag racing in the area, according to the release. Officers arrived to find about eight vehicles either participating in reckless stunts like drifting and burnouts or spectating. Officers safely stopped all the vehicles and issued a total of 38 citations. Six of the drivers had their vehicles …
Rocky Hill, CT
Police & Fire
Teen Driver Hit 124 MPH In Racing Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old In Rocky Hill: Police
A 19-year-old woman from Connecticut was street racing on Interstate 91 at nearly twice the posted speed limit, leading to a violent crash that killed a man and injured multiple others, police said. Mackenzie Simpson, of East Hartford, surrendered to authorities on Tuesday, May 13, after police issued a warrant for her arrest in connection with the death of 25-year-old D'Andre Charles in March 2024, according to Connecticut State Police. Investigators allege Simpson and Charles were racing on I-91 in Rocky Hill, each reaching speeds of 128 mph shortly before midnight on March 30, 2024, when…
Stafford, VA
Traffic
Dad Told Teen Son To Race Mustang Before Stafford Crash That Knocked Out Power, Sheriff Says
Thousands lost power, a child dodged a speeding car, and a father landed in jail—after deputies say he encouraged his teen son to race a Mustang in Virginia. A 45-year-old Stafford County father is behind bars after deputies say he encouraged his son to race down Courthouse Road, causing a crash that knocked out power to thousands—then tried to sneak the boy away in a Porsche. The chaos unfolded around 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, in the 1500 block of Courthouse Road, where a deputy responded to reports of a crash involving a Ford Mustang, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Offic…
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Cops ID 2 NJ Brothers Dead, 2 Seriously Injured In I-95 PA Wreck
Police have identified the two brothers from New Jersey who were killed and two others who were seriously hurt after a violent crash on I-95 in Philadelphia over the weekend. Aaron Davis, 23, of Cranbury, and Joshua Davis, 22, of East Windsor, were riding in the backseat of a 2006 Mazda on Friday, March 21 when the driver lost control near mile marker 25.5, just before the Castor Avenue overpass, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Paul Holdefer said. The car struck the guiderail, overturned multiple times, and flew off the highway, coming to rest on Castor Avenue below around 8:12 p.m., Hold…
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
News
Notorious Drifter Who Broadcast Street Takeovers Busted Racing 90 MPH In Farmingville: Police
A 20-year-old Long Island man who regularly broadcasts his illegal street takeovers was busted racing 90 miles per hour on city streets, police said. Nicholas Mulligan, 20, of Farmingville, was arrested following a traffic stop on the I-495 Service Road in Farmingville late Wednesday night, March 12, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. Mulligan, who frequently posts videos of illegal street takeovers, drifting, and racing on his Instagram account, hit speeds of nearly 90 miles per hour while racing another car just before midnight Wednesday, deputies said. He was driving on a…
Mount Holly, NJ
Police & Fire
Driver Dies, Officer Hospitalized In Fiery NJ Street Racing Crash: 'Roads Are Not Racetracks'
A driver has died following a violent street racing crash on Route 38 that left first responders injured as they attempted a daring rescue, according to the Mount Holly Township Police Department. Local police say an officer patrolling the area near McDonald’s last week spotted the wreckage of a crash and immediately called for backup on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Upon arrival, officers and emergency personnel found the driver trapped in a burning vehicle. First responders from surrounding jurisdictions worked tirelessly to free the driver before firefighters arrived, authorities said. Despite thei…
New Haven, CT
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Clocked At 127 MPH In Wallingford, Racing Another Car On I-91: Police
A Connecticut driver faces a long list of charges after police say he was caught racing another car at more than 125 miles per hour on I-91 while intoxicated. Derrick R. Hannon, 43, of Cheshire, is charged with reckless driving, reckless endangerment, operating under the influence (OUI), and several traffic violations, Connecticut State Police said following his arrest on Friday, Dec. 13. Police were monitoring traffic on I-91 northbound close to exit 11 near North Haven when two vehicles — a red Toyota 4Runner and a white sedan — sped past, weaving through cars in what appeared to be an il…
Leesburg, VA
Business
See Who Won In 'Race' Between Lambo, Tesla Cybertruck On Leesburg Pike In Viral Video
Video of a short-lived "race" between a Tesla Cybertruck and Lamborghini on a Virginia highway has garnered tens of thousands of views after going viral on social media. In footage posted online and widely shared on social media - even by Elon Musk himself - the two vehicles can be seen lining up at a traffic light on Leesburg Pike in Tysons Corner before the two drivers rev their engines and take off down the roadway. Cybertruck can beat a Porsche 911 while towing a Porsche 911! https://t.co/iNTaF2V1xt — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 29, 2024 The Cybertruck gets off the line quicker, …
Berlin, CT
Police & Fire
Illegal Street Race That Took Over Berlin Road Ends In Blown Tires, Handcuffs
Several drivers who tried to put on an illegal street race in Connecticut found out they weren't fast enough to get away from police and ended up furious when their cars were damaged in the attempt, officials said. Police in Hartford County were called to the Route 571 connector, Polish Legion Highway in Berlin very early Sunday, Sept. 1, Connecticut Police said. Troopers found several vehicles trying to block off the road to hold an illegal underground street race there. Responders started to break up the revving racers before someone was hurt. But some drivers refused to list…
Carmel, NY
Police & Fire
22-Year-Old Goes Over 100 MPH During Street Race In Carmel: Police
A 22-year-old faces criminal charges after they were caught traveling at high speed during an alleged street race on a busy Hudson Valley road, police said. The incident happened in Putnam County on Sunday, Aug. 18, when a Carmel Police officer saw an apparent street race occurring at the intersection of Route 6 and Croton Falls Road, the department said on Tuesday, Aug. 20. One of the vehicles was seen going faster than 100 miles per hour, the department added. This car was immediately stopped and the 22-year-old driver, a Mahopac resident whose name has not been release…
Vernon-Rockville, CT
Police & Fire
Street Racers May Have Caused I-84 Multi-Car Crash, Police Say
Connecticut State Police report a multi-vehicle crash on I-84 was likely caused by street racers. The crash occurred around 10 p.m., Monday, July 1, on I-84 between Exits 68 and 69 in Tolland. According to State Police, responding troopers located an extensive debris field and one vehicle that had rolled during the crash. State Police said troopers investigating the crash believe the crash was caused by several vehicles "driving recklessly" and also "slow rolling the highway" before racing each other. The vehicles included a 2010 Honda Civic LX, a 2007 Honda Accord, and a 2012 Nissan Alti…
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
Springfield Man Guilty Of Double Murder In CT Sentenced To Life In Prison
A 25-year-old Massachusetts man who fatally shot a man in front of his pregnant girlfriend and their friend in Connecticut, in 2020 has been sentenced to life in prison, authorities said. Gregory Crichlow, of Springfield, who was convicted in March of killing Gregory "Monte" Scott, Jr., age 24, and Jennifer Hicks, age 20, was sentenced on Thursday, June 27, the Connecticut Department of Justice said. Police in Hartford County were called to the Buckland Hills commuter lot in the town of Manchester in the early morning of Aug. 2, 2020, to reports of a shooting. Investig…
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Videos Show Street Racer Taunting Cops With Dangerous Stunts Before Newark Arrest
The social media accounts of the 19-year-old Queens man who was arrested in Newark for his dangerous stunts show him taunting police across the tri-state area. Antonio Ginestri, who'd been wanted by the NYPD and other agencies, had a history of provoking cops into pursuing him and then posting the videos on YouTube, amassing millions of views. Ginestri also operated a TikTok with more than 139K followers and had 23.1K followers on Instagram. Following his May 21 arrest in Newark, NYPD Deputy Commissioner, Operations Kaz Daughtry said: "One of the most prolific street racers in NYC can no l…
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Perth Amboy Police Arrest Street Racer Doing 'Donuts'
A 21-year-old man from Plainfield has been arrested in connection with illegal street racing in Perth Amboy, authorities said. On Sunday, March 17, Perth Amboy police responded to reports of racing at Victory Bridge and Smith Street. Deyvi Navarette-Menjivar was arrested, according to Perth Amboy police. Driving a Mustang, he was reportedly doing "donuts" on the pavement, according to Facebook posts. His exact charges were not immediately available. "Quick action led to multiple stops and a key arrest," Perth Amboy police said. Additional arrests are expected, police said. No inj…
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Street Racer Charged In Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Montgomery County Man
A man involved in a deadly street racing crash in Montgomery County early last year has turned himself in to face charges, police said Tuesday, March 19. Aaron Givens, 33, was charged on a warrant with negligent homicide by vehicle, criminally negligent homicide by vehicle and driving a vehicle in a race/speed contest. Givens, of Silver Spring, turned himself in to Montgomery County Police headquarters on Monday, March 4. The charges stem from a collision that occurred near West Gude Dr. and Watkins Pond Blvd. in Rockville on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Givens was racing a Ram 1500 TRX pi…
Towson, MD
News
Man Killed In Maryland Street Racing Crash: State Police
A 56-year-old man was killed in a street racing crash in Maryland before dawn on Sunday, March 17, state police said. It happened on Interstate 795 North and McDonogh Road in Owings Mills shortly before 4:50 a.m. Leo Anthony Brooks Jr., of Reisterstown, was driving a 2017 Mercedes “believed to be engaged in a street race with an unidentified vehicle” when he lost control while speeding and hit a northbound Jeep Liberty, police said. Brooks was pronounced dead at the scene. The Jeep driver was not involved in the race and was unharmed. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highwa…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
Drivers Were Street Racing Before High-Speed Crash That Killed 62-Year-Old: Montco DA
Two men are accused of homicide by vehicle after authorities say they killed a woman while street racing in Hatfield last year, according to a release from the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Evan Buckman of Pennsburg and Aidan Jarrett of Quakertown, both 19, surrendered to police on Monday, March 11, prosecutors said. Investigators said the wreck happened at the corner of Bethlehem Pike and Bergey Road on May 17, 2023. Louis and Ida Lillo were turning left from the Pike onto Bergey Road when their Nissan Frontier was T-boned by Jarrett’s southbound…
Brentwood, NY
News
21-Year-Old Street Racer Admits Causing Long Island Crash That Killed Husband, Father
A 21-year-old man formally admitted causing a street racing crash on Long Island that killed a husband and father. Jesus Bonilla, of Commack, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Feb. 8, in the death of James Beck. According to prosecutors, Bonilla was racing another car on Jericho Turnpike when he struck Beck in Huntington Station on the night of Nov. 19, 2022. Moments before the crash, witnesses saw Bonilla speeding westbound on Jericho Turnpike in a Honda sedan while racing an SUV. Both vehicles were seen driving side by side, running r…
New Haven, CT
Police & Fire
CT Man Charged With Taking Part In Violent Street Takeover
A Connecticut man has been charged with racing for allegedly taking part in a violent street takeover incident in which a police officer was attacked and injured. Hartford County resident Malik Robinson, age 28, of Bloomfield, was charged on Monday, Jan. 29 by the Milford Police. According to Milford Police, the "takeover" took place on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in the Stop & Shop parking lot in Milford. A responding Milford Police officer found numerous vehicles and over 100 individuals in the parking lot. He was immediately confronted by several attendees and surrounded and attack…
Lancaster, PA
Police & Fire
Driver Goes 125 MPH High On THC, Xanax Racing Lancaster Motorcyclist To His Death: Police
A high-speed race between two young men ended with one dead and the other charged with homicide by vehicle, according to an update by police issued on Friday, Dec. 29. Brandon Caleb Gentile, 20, of Coatesville, has had a slew of charges leveled against him in connection with the crash that left 22-year-old Thomas "Tom" Austin Hartenstine, of Manor Township, Lancaster dead on June 4. Gentile was driving a white Subaru and Hartenstine was riding a Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle when the two supposedly began street racing on Route 30 East, a witness told the police. …
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
16-Year-Old Tossed Fireworks At Jersey City Police: Authorities
A 16-year-old was arrested and charged after he tossed fireworks at police attempting to break up a group of street racers on Sunday, Oct. 29, authorities said. At 3 a.m., police found 150 people at Harbor and Industrial Drive refusing to move their vehicles, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. A large group approached police while screaming obscenities and refusing to leave, Wallace-Scalfione said. One member of the group, the 16-year-old, discharged fireworks and then jumped on top of a vehicle before attempting to flee the scene, Wallace-Scalfione said.…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Police & Fire
Philly Motorcyclist Who Smashed Rear Windshield Arrested: Police
Police say they've arrested the Philadelphia street racer who was seen on camera smashing a rear windshield before head-butting a driver late on Sunday, Oct. 1. PPD Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said a suspect is in custody but did not release a name as of Wednesday morning, Oct. 4. @phillypolice SIG & Major Crimes Detectives have made an arrest overnight in the assault/vandalism that occurred on Sunday in center city, involving the male on the motorcycle. Great tips from public and some outstanding detective work. More will follow. — Frank Vanore (@PPDFrankVanore) October 4, 20…
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Video Shows Armed Street Biker Smash Car Windshield With Kids Inside In Philadelphia: Report
The top of a tourism bus turned out to be an excellent vantage point for a man who captured the stunning footage of a biker smashing the back windshield of a car with his feet in Philadelphia. The video from the Sunday, Oct. 1 incident in 1400 S. Penn Square was shared to Instagram by George Coloney, where the video garnered more than 42K likes as of Tuesday, Oct. 3. The footage shows the armed street racer jumping on the back windshield of the vehicle, which according to 6abc was carrying a 5-year-old girl in the back seat. The driver tells the outlet she was with her girlfriend and two c…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
News
Woman Nabbed For Deadly Eastern PA Street Racing Crash
A Norristown woman is in police custody after authorities say she caused a crash that killed one person and injured six more while street racing through the middle of the city. Twenty-year-old Ashley Jones is charged with homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, and related counts, said the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. It happened around 10:30 p.m. on Monday, June 26, prosecutors said. Jones was is in Toyota Highlander with an 11-year-old passenger when she and another driver at a stoplight began to race down West Main Street, investigators believe. …
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Pair Sentenced In 100 MPH Edison Street Race Crash That Killed US Army Hopeful
A pair of men from Central New Jersey were sentenced in connection with a fatal street race, authorities said. Daniel Girgis, 18, of Dayton was sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison and Tyler Dickerson, 19, of Monmouth Junction, was sentenced to one year in the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center for the crime, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Diana Somarriba, 18, of South Brunswick, was a passenger in Girgis' vehicle at the time of the Route 1 and Fox Road crash on Jan. 20, 2022. When police arrived at the scene, they found two v…
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Speeding Dodge Charger Kills Pedestrian In Philadelphia; Car, 2 Suspects Found In NJ
A man in his 40s was struck and killed by a speeding Dodge Charger involved in a street race in Philadelphia, authorities said. Two suspects in the hit-and-run crash were later arrested in Pennsauken, NJ, police in Philadelphia said. The pedestrian, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22 by a medic. The name of the Dodge's driver was not released, The second driver fled and was not found by police. Both suspects were expected to be extradited to Pennsylvania.
New Haven, CT
Police & Fire
Shooting At CT Street Racing Gathering Leads To Investigation, Search For Witnesses
Police in Connecticut are investigating and searching for witnesses after one person was shot during a street racing event. The incident took place in New Haven around 2:30 a.m., Sunday, July 23 at Ella T. Grasso Boulevard and Printers Lane. When officers responded they found a street racing group, which dispersed as soon as the police arrived. No victims or ballistic evidence were located at the scene, New Haven Police Capt. Rose Dell said. Minutes later, the department was contacted by Yale New Haven Hospital that they had a walk-in gunshot victim, according to…
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