Rotten Mango #390: Spoiled Teen Angry, Drives 105mph, Kills Friend - Because Mom Won’t Give Him Amex Gold Card
Sep 11, 2024
An intense race with NASA-level tech highlights the dangers of high-speed driving. When a spoiled teen fights with his mom over an Amex Gold Card, he takes to the streets at reckless speeds. A tragic crash leaves one friend dead and questions swirl around potential arrests of individuals not even in the car. The podcast dives into the complexities of parental struggles, privilege in the justice system, and the chilling allure of reckless behavior juxtaposed with the meticulous world of Formula 1 racing.
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Spoiled Teen's Speed Obsession
- A 16-year-old, Kiernan, obsessed with a gold Amex and fast cars repeatedly drove at extreme speeds and filmed it to show off.
- His habit culminated in a November crash that killed his 18-year-old passenger, Flynn, and left Kiernan hospitalized.
Don't Drive Like It's a Racetrack
- Avoid driving at extreme speeds on public roads because human bodies and ordinary cars cannot survive high-speed impacts.
- Respect speed limits especially in residential areas to protect pedestrians and other drivers.
Crash Scene Description
- The BMW X3 M was obliterated after hitting a lamppost and oak tree, showing the lethal force at 100+ mph.
- First responders found one teen dead and the other severely injured at the scene.