Top 7 Celebrity Cars That Got Crashed
Cars. Fame. Speed. Mistakes. Sometimes that combo ends badly. Here are seven celebrity car crashes you’ll remember (or wish you didn’t). Let’s go.
1. Justin Bieber’s White Ferrari (Los Angeles, 2013)
One of the most talked-about celebrity crashes. On a night out, Bieber tried to pull away from the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood in his white Ferrari. As he moved, photographers were crowding round. He ended up pinning one of them between the Ferrari and a parked car.
The photographer was injured and taken to hospital (non-life threatening). Later, Bieber was even sued over the incident.
It shows that even the flashiest cars aren’t immune to chaos.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Bugatti Veyron (Majorca)
This one’s dramatic. Ronaldo’s ultra-expensive Bugatti Veyron was badly damaged when a bodyguard lost control of it. The crash happened on the island of Majorca. The front end smashed into a wall. Luckily, no one died.
Think: multi-million car, big crash, big headlines.
3. Stefan Eriksson’s Ferrari Enzo
Stefan Eriksson (a car collector / businessman) crashed his Ferrari Enzo in California, driving at extremely high speed - around 162 mph (260 km/h) was reported. The crash was brutal: the car split in two.
Eriksson survived. Amazingly, he walked away with cuts, but the wreck was total.
Cars are strong - but physics is stronger.
4. James Dean’s “Little Bastard” (Porsche 550 Spyder)
This one’s tragic and iconic. In 1955, actor James Dean was driving his Porsche 550 Spyder (nicknamed “Little Bastard”) on his way to a race when he collided head-on with another car.
The crash was fatal; Dean was killed. His car became part of legends, rumors, “curses,” and countless retellings.
Even today, people talk about that crash.
5. Anne Heche’s Mini City Crash
In August 2022, actress Anne Heche was involved in a dramatic series of collisions in Los Angeles. Her car initially hit a garage, then reversed, then eventually crashed into a home, went through a wall, and caught fire.
She was trapped, sustained severe burns, and later died from her injuries.
The house she crashed into was badly damaged.
This crash is a harsh reminder of how fast things can go from bad to worse.
6. Lindsay Lohan’s Porsche 911
Lohan had a crash in 2012 involving a Porsche 911. She hit the back of a large truck - the front end of her Porsche got smashed.
That wasn’t her only crash. Over time she’s had a few smaller incidents and has had legal trouble tied to driving.
It’s a caution: being famous doesn’t protect you from mistakes.
7. Jay Leno’s Car Fire (in His Garage)
Jay Leno is famous for collecting vintage and exotic cars. Ironically, one of his cars caught fire while he was working in his own garage. He suffered serious burns to his face and hands.
He later described how the fire began when gasoline ignited while he was working under a car.
It shows that even folks who “live car life” can get caught out.
What These Tell Us
- Crash stories aren’t always about speed alone - mistakes, timing, surroundings all matter.
- Even expensive, exotic cars get destroyed.
- The driver might not always be the celebrity - sometimes it’s a helper or friend.
- For anyone buying a used car, these examples highlight how important accident history is.
- In places like Manchester or Stockport, with rain, tight roads, hills, etc., the risk is real.
At Dace Motor Company, we see lots of used cars. Some may have been in accidents before - but we make sure our stock is HPI-checked, well inspected, and backed by our in-house warranty. You deserve to know a car’s past.