21-05-2025
Terrifying video shows what happens to innocent drivers in California city notorious for illegal street races
Jaw-dropping video captured the moment two reckless sports car racers caused a dramatic collision in a California city - sending an innocent driver to the hospital.
On Monday around 8pm, a black Mustang and silver Corvette were illegally racing in Vacaville, where street sprints are on the rise and creating dangerous roads for law-abiding motorists.
Two other vehicles were safely stopping at an intersection when they were unexpectedly caught in the crossfire of the dangerous contest.
Nerve-wracking footage shared by the Vacaville Police Department shows the careless drivers barreling down an off-ramp and making a wide turn without slowing down.
The situation took a turn for the worse when the driver of the Mustang lost control of the distinctively loud vehicle - causing it to slam into the cars simply waiting for the light to turn green.
A white Nissan, the first car the Mustang hit, appeared to sustain the heaviest damage, with its back bumper flying off into the road as the car spun 45 degrees and glided backwards.
The second vehicle, which appears to be a grey Honda, rolled onto the sidewalk into a grassy area after it was smashed into.
As the chaos unfolded, the brazen Corvette driver continued flying down the street without hesitation, video shows.
'The driver of the Mustang lost control while trying to make the turn and collided with both vehicles- sending glass and plastic flying and causing significant damage,' police wrote in a statement.
Vacaville Mayor John Carli (pictured) says one of his goals is to 'ensure public safety' in the city of more than 100,000 people
Police rushed to the scene and arrested the shameless 22-year-old Mustang driver, who was booked into Solano County Jail on reckless driving and street racing charges. His car was impounded for a month.
The alleged culprit is a Vacaville man, but his identity has not been publicly released by police.
has reached out to the Vacaville Police Department for more information.
Based on the latest police update, authorities are 'still following up on information regarding the Corvette seen in the incident.'
One of the innocent drivers dragged into the racers' mess had to go to the hospital for their injuries.
It is unclear what the extent of their injuries is or which driver was harmed.
'The driver of the Mustang is very lucky that this collision didn't result in greater injuries or a loss of life,' Lieutenant Chris Lechuga told KCRA.
'That kind of driving has no place on our city streets, in our community or any other, and they will be subject to enforcement and their vehicle impounded if they're found.'
The Vacaville Police Department (pictured) has been receiving complaints at least once a week about road racing
Police thanked onlookers who witnessed the shocking incident who helped the victims immediately after the crash until first responders arrived.
'Your compassion is just one more reason Vacaville remains a strong, caring place to live,' police wrote.
Vacaville residents are growing increasingly concerned, as street racing is reportedly on the rise.
Lechuga told KCRA the police department has been receiving complaints at least once a week about road racing.
'We do take these complaints seriously and we will follow up on each and every one,' he said, urging community members to speak up if they see irresponsible driving behavior.
Vacaville Mayor John Carli says one of his goals is to 'ensure public safety' in the city of more than 100,000 people, according to his website.
