Porsche 911 GT2 RS Driver Tries to Pass Truck, Smashes Into It Instead

This poor Porsche 911 GT2 RS paid the ultimate price after its driver made some rather poor decisions on public roadways. 

Fast cars and bad drivers seem to go hand in hand these days, and the results of that combination aren’t typically positive – rather, they usually lead to twisted metal, bruised egos, and sometimes, much worse. Regardless, we still continue to see lesser skilled pilots do silly things out on public roadways with disastrous results, and that was once again the case recently when a Porsche 911 GT2 RS met its untimely demise after its driver tried to overtake a large truck.

The whole thing went down in Melbourne, Australia, when the Porsche 911 GT2 RS driver first flew past the car equipped with a dash cam that provided this footage, then tried to do the same with a large semi hauling a trailer in front of both. Clearly driving too fast for conditions and getting a little squirrely as it moved onto the shoulder and into a curb, the pricey sports car then cuts to the left and smashes into the side of the truck, leading to some fatal damage – at least, for the 911 GT2 RS.

Poor decision-making

The momentum from the crash sends the Porsche 911 GT2 RS into a nearby grassy patch, but it’s only a few seconds later when we also see a police car enter the scene. It’s unclear if the police just happened to be nearby or if they were following the speeding sports car, but either way, the poor Porsche is a total loss, as we can see in a resulting photo of the carnage.

The entire driver’s side of the 911 GT2 RS was left in shambles following the collision, with heavy damage to the front fender. Even worse, the rear quarter is completely gone, as the impact removed the wheel and tire from the car, along with various other components, leaving the rear bumper barely hanging on as well.

It’s a painful scene for sure, but even more so given the fact that it involved a truly special, rather pricey version of the iconic 911 as well. After all, we are talking about a machine that cost $300k new, but currently trades hands for as much as $500k, depending on mileage and condition. Now, there’s one less example out there in the world as a result of some silly, ill-advised driving antics, too.

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Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.
He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

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