Luxury sports car splits in half during deadly collision in Texas, killing its 2 occupants
A tragic accident occurred in Texas on Monday when a luxury McLaren sports car split in half, resulting in the deaths of its driver and passenger. The incident took place in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, near the intersection of Abrams Road and Royal Lane. The two individuals who lost their lives in the black McLaren were identified as Cristobal Flores Espino, 29, and Robert Leroy Rocha, 31.
The McLaren, which was a 570S Coupé model capable of reaching speeds of over 200 mph, collided with a sedan and then crashed into a tree. The driver of the sedan, a gold Toyota, sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. It remains unclear what caused the initial collision between the two vehicles.
Images and videos from the scene of the accident showed the McLaren split in half, with the front part of the car wrapped around a tree and the back half lying on the road several feet away. The Toyota also sustained significant damage, with its hood smashed in from hitting the tree.
Law enforcement officials and investigators were present at the scene to gather evidence, and the investigation into the crash is ongoing. The McLaren 570S Coupé models are powered by 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engines and were produced by U.K. car manufacturer McLaren Automotive from 2015 to 2021. Some used models of the McLaren 570S Coupé are listed for sale for more than $170,000 on CarGurus.com.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving and the potential consequences of high-speed collisions. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of Cristobal Flores Espino and Robert Leroy Rocha during this difficult time.
