The driver of a green Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is lucky not to have been seriously injured after he was caught doing 168 mph (271 km/h) in Ontario and suffered a high-speed tire blowout.
The Ontario Provincial Police say that the green Dodge was caught by an officer at the side of Highway 417 EB on Saturday morning in a zone with a 68 mph (110 km/h) limit, meaning he was doing well over double the speed limit.
Things then got particularly serious when one of the Dodge’s tires blew shortly after passing the police cruiser. The driver was able to bring the car to a stop without crashing and police soon caught up to him at the scene.
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Two images of the Hellcat in question were published online by local police. They indicate that it was the passenger side rear tire that blew, causing comprehensive damage to the rear fascia of the car and pulling off part of the bumper.
The driver was charged for driving stunts, careless driving, and driving with cannabis readily available. His car has been impounded and he has lost his license for seven days, relatively small consequences for doing something so stupid on public roads.
It remains to be seen just why the tire of the Hellcat blew considering the car has a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h). One possibility is that the driver hit an object on the road while on his high-speed run. It’s also possible that the tire had excessive wear and simply couldn’t cope with such high speeds.
This driver is lucky. He blew a tire at this unbelievable speed. No injuries, just a little damage. A Hawkesbury OPP…
Posted by Ontario Provincial Police – East Region on Saturday, April 18, 2020