Motorist Flips 400,000 Lamborghini on State Route 9 Near Santa Cruz

A driver flipped a $400,000 Lamborghini on State Route 9 near Santa Cruz, resulting in minor injuries for the passengers on Sunday afternoon. The California Highway Patrol responded to the incident at around 12:14 pm, attributing excessive speed as a likely cause of the crash. The CHP emphasized the preventability of the incident in a Facebook post, urging drivers to slow down on the highway. Local residents have expressed concerns over reckless driving and have called for a reduction in the speed limit on this two-lane highway. The 2023 Lamborghini model involved, identified as a Huracán STO, typically sells for an average price of $402,936.

The incident raises questions about road safety and the need for better enforcement of traffic regulations. Authorities plan to monitor and address reckless driving complaints to prevent future accidents.