High Speed, High Profile
Famous faces and fancy cars go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Unfortunately, so do high-profile crashes. From Hollywood actors to global pop stars, celebrities have made headlines not just for their talent but for some truly jaw-dropping car accidents. Buckle up as we take a look at the wildest celebrity wrecks involving luxury and exotic vehicles.
Rowan Atkinson (McLaren F1)
Mr. Bean may have a clumsy streak on screen, but Rowan Atkinson’s real-life car crash was no joke. In 2011, he crashed his rare McLaren F1 (one of only 106 ever made) into a tree and a road sign in the UK.
The car was severely damaged, requiring over $1 million in repairs—making it one of the most expensive insurance payouts in British history. Thankfully, Atkinson walked away with just a minor shoulder injury.
Rowan Atkinson's McLaren F1 - Fully Repaired and Sounding Great, Shmee150
Lindsay Lohan (Porsche 911 Carrera S)
Back in 2012, Lindsay Lohan collided with an 18-wheeler on the Pacific Coast Highway while driving a Porsche 911 Carrera S. The front end of the sports car was completely destroyed. Lohan was on her way to a movie set, and although shaken, she was unharmed.
The crash made headlines and added another twist to her already turbulent relationship with the press.
Alexandre Prévot from Nancy, France, Wikimedia Commons
Kevin Hart (1970 Plymouth Barracuda)
In 2019, Kevin Hart suffered a serious accident in a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. The vehicle had been a birthday gift, and the accident involved the muscle car veering off the road in Malibu and rolling down an embankment. Hart wasn’t actually driving the car when it happened, but he did suffer major back injuries. The car was completely totaled.
Justin Bieber (Ferrari 458 Italia)
Justin Bieber’s run-in with a Ferrari 458 Italia wasn’t his only car-related incident, but it might just be his flashiest.
In 2015, the Biebs reportedly dinged and scraped the exotic red Ferrari multiple times—enough to significantly lower its value. Though it wasn’t a dramatic high-speed crash, the damage was enough to mark the car as "beyond reasonable repair" in collector circles.
Justin Bieber's Ferrari 458 Liberty Walk by West Coast Customs at SEMA, TheStradman
Tracy Morgan (Bugatti Veyron)
They say that a car's value drops the second you drive it off the lot—and for Tracy Morgan that was even more true in 2019 when—Only minutes after purchasing a $2 million Bugatti Veyron—Morgan was sideswiped by a Honda CR-V in New York traffic.
The accident wasn’t life-threatening, but the luxurious hypercar sustained damage to the driver’s side. The incident sparked headlines like “Million-Dollar Mishap” and went viral due to how soon the crash happened after the purchase.
Gons, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Jay Leno (Tesla Model S Plaid)
While not a crash in the traditional sense, Jay Leno’s 2022 incident with a Tesla Model S Plaid during a test drive was enough to total the vehicle. Leno, a self-professed car enthusiast, lost control briefly during a performance run. The car hit a wall at low speed, and the damage to the undercarriage and electronics rendered the high-tech EV undrivable. Leno shrugged it off, saying, "That's what insurance is for."
Jay Breaks a World Record in a Tesla Plaid! | Jay Leno's Garage, CNBC Ambition
Post Malone (Rolls-Royce Wraith)
In 2018, Post Malone crashed his Rolls-Royce Wraith in West Hollywood just weeks after surviving a plane emergency landing.
The collision with another car left the Rolls-Royce’s front end crumpled beyond recognition. Malone was uninjured and tweeted, "God must hate me lol" after the accident. The luxury coupe, worth around $320,000, was later replaced with another Wraith—because, why not?
Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Richard Hammond (Rimac Concept One)
Richard Hammond, co-host of The Grand Tour, dramatically crashed a Rimac Concept One, an all-electric hypercar, during a hill climb in Switzerland in 2017. The car careened off the track, rolled, and burst into flames after Hammond escaped. Though he suffered a fractured knee, he recovered fully. The car however, was a total loss—one of only eight made, it was completely destroyed.
Richard Hammond CRASHES Electric Hypercar RIMAC Concept One On The Grand Tour S02, ECS
Paris Hilton (Bentley Continental GT)
Paris Hilton was involved in multiple fender benders over the years, but one of the more notable incidents was with her Bentley Continental GT. The pink luxury coupe, customized to her signature style, sustained serious front-end damage after a minor crash in Beverly Hills. While it wasn’t a high-speed disaster, the repairs reportedly cost tens of thousands of dollars due to the car's custom finish.
Paris Hilton’s Iconic Bentley at West Coast Customs Experience – LA Auto Show 2024, Zohari Cars
Cristiano Ronaldo (Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano)
In 2009, soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo lost control of his Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano in a tunnel near Manchester. The car slammed into a barrier, and the front end was completely obliterated. Despite the severe damage, Ronaldo walked away unscathed. The wrecked Ferrari later went viral when it was listed for auction—without an engine.
Sovxx, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Dennis Rodman (Lamborghini Gallardo)
NBA icon Dennis Rodman once crashed his Lamborghini Gallardo during a wild night in Los Angeles. Details around the incident are fuzzy, but reportedly, the car suffered enough damage to be written off. Rodman later admitted he probably shouldn’t have been behind the wheel that night, saying, "Let’s just say the car had a worse night than I did."
Chrome Gold Lamborghini Gallardo accelerating in South Beach!, TheStradman
Chris Brown (Porsche 911 Turbo S)
In 2013, Chris Brown crashed his Porsche 911 Turbo S while allegedly trying to avoid paparazzi in Beverly Hills. The sleek, silver Porsche smashed into a wall in an alleyway and was severely damaged. Brown wasn’t injured, but the car was considered a total loss. He later posted a photo of the wreck and called out the "aggressive pursuit" by photographers.
Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
David Beckham (Bentley Bentayga)
David Beckham’s Bentley Bentayga was rear-ended in a London traffic jam in 2019. While the damage wasn’t massive, the high-end SUV—worth around $250,000—was enough of a casualty to grab headlines. Beckham, known for his extensive car collection, handled it with his usual cool, and thankfully no one was hurt.
OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
50 Cent (Lamborghini Aventador)
Rapper 50 Cent posted about a crash involving his Lamborghini Aventador in 2020. He didn’t provide too many details, but shared photos of the luxury car with a smashed front end. While it wasn’t a high-speed wreck, the repairs for a car like that can run into six figures. 50 Cent, never one to shy away from humor, captioned it, "I’m just glad I didn’t cry."
50 Cent Car Collection | Celeb Car Collection, Celebrity Cars Collection
Simon Cowell (E-bike & Lamborghini Urus)
Simon Cowell has had a rough go with vehicles in the past. After crashing his electric bike in 2020, he later had an accident involving his Lamborghini Urus, where a valet allegedly damaged the vehicle. While Cowell wasn’t at fault, the pricey SUV suffered notable scuffs. Still, it was a mild blip in his otherwise polished image.
Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Tyga (Ferrari 458 Spider)
In 2014, rapper Tyga crashed his Ferrari 458 Spider while leaving a nightclub in Los Angeles. Reports say the car hit a curb and sustained suspension and underbody damage, likely enough to call it totaled by insurance standards. The flashy yellow Ferrari was one of several luxury cars in Tyga's ever-changing garage.
Flo Rida (Bugatti Veyron)
Flo Rida made headlines when his Bugatti Veyron—custom wrapped in chrome—was impounded after a traffic stop for DUI. Yes, we know this isn't a crash—but the car was later involved in a fender bender during transport, leaving the ultra-expensive ride with cosmetic damage. The Bugatti, valued at over $2 million, looked a bit less glamorous after that.
Kylie Jenner (Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon)
Kylie Jenner, at just 17, got into a fender bender with her Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. The luxury SUV collided with another car shortly after she received her driver’s license. While no one was injured, the G-Wagon suffered significant front-end damage. Kylie reportedly handled the situation maturely—apologizing and exchanging info on the spot.
Kylie Kardashian Takes A Joyride In Her Custard Mercedes G-Wagon, X17onlineVideo
Sean Kingston (Lamborghini Aventador)
Sean Kingston’s Lamborghini Aventador was totaled in 2016 after a serious crash in Los Angeles. Photos showed the car crumpled and split open at the rear. Kingston wasn’t injured, but the damage to the $400,000+ Lambo made it one of the most high-profile car losses of the year in the music world.
Ben, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Scott Disick (Lamborghini Urus)
In 2022, Scott Disick flipped his Lamborghini Urus while driving through Calabasas. The SUV landed on its side after hitting a stone mailbox. Fortunately, Disick emerged with only a minor injury. The car? Not so lucky. Reports stated the exotic SUV was likely written off due to the structural damage.
Scott Disick's Widebody Lamborghini Urus!, RDB LA
Soulja Boy (McLaren 570S)
Soulja Boy survived a scary car crash in 2019 when his McLaren 570S was caught in a mudslide during heavy California rains. The sports car slammed into a barrier, and the front end was crushed. The incident totaled the exotic ride. Soulja later posted photos, saying he was lucky to be alive.
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