--- title: "Cop Car Shoves Rolled-Over Lamborghini Off California Highway 9" date: "2025-05-06" modified: "2025-05-06" authors: - name: "Byron Hurd" job_title: "Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/byron-hurd" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/chp-officer-uses-patrol-car-to-shove-wrecked-lamborghini-off-highway-9" categories: - "Lamborghini News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Coupe" - "Lamborghini" - "Lamborghini Huracan STO" - "luxury" - "sports car" - "Supercar" --- # Cop Car Shoves Rolled-Over Lamborghini Off California Highway 9 ![Crashed, overturned Lamborghini Huracan being pushed across road by patrol car.]() *\KSBW Action News 8 via YouTube\* The world is down one 2023 [Lamborghini Huracán STO]() after a speeding driver lost control on CA Highway 9 near Santa Cruz, California on Sunday and flipped the limited-edition Italian supercar on its roof (among other things, based on the photos of the carnage). Adding insult to injury, responding California Highway Patrol officers took little care in hastily scraping the remains of the upside-down super-coupe from the travel lanes, just in case another inattentive speeder happened along the same stretch of canyon road. The Huracán STO is a lightweight, 630-horsepower track machine that has been stripped of superfluous accessories—like all-wheel drive, for instance—in the name of all-out performance. This particular example is a bit stealthier than the [orange-and-blue livery Lamborghini uses to promote the model](), but the distinctive "STO" hood decal and pinstriping are clearly visible in the accident photos shared by CHP in the post below. And from looking at those shots, this one got pretty properly banged up. According to CHP Santa Cruz, both the driver and passenger received only minor injuries in the crash. If you go by the spec sheet, an STO's body is about 75% carbon fiber, and that's roughly the percentage we can see here with visible damage, from rash to cracks and even full-on perforation. And then, of course, there's the roof... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keyQ_13kYTw Neither the CHP nor local media gave the exact location of the accident, saying only that it happened on Upper Highway 9, which would suggest it was in the [far northern area of Santa Cruz County](), where the remote mountain areas are prone to being buzzed by enthusiasts seeking empty roads far away from the hustle and bustle of San Jose. We love a good road around here as much as any gearhead, but let's keep it shiny-side-up (or in this case, matte-black-side-up) out there? At least that way, it won't be *your* baby getting shoved across the tarmac by a pissed-off deputy who's more concerned about public safety than the hit to your deductible. *Got tips? Send ’em to tips@thedrive.com*[]()[]() ## Author Byron is an editor at The Drive with a keen eye for infrastructure, sales and regulatory stories. He brings a light, punchy style to all of his content, believing that there's plenty out there to be laughed at—himself included. Born and raised in Maryland but now based just a stone's throw from Detroit, Byron is an auto enthusiast and generalist who enjoys building and tinkering with things of all kinds, from cars, computers and digital cityscapes, to the new garage that will soon house his fleet (a CT4-V Blackwing, a JK Wrangler and an NA Miata). Inspired by an early love of rollercoasters, Byron quickly caught the high-performance driving itch. He's been tracking and auto-crossing his cars since 2007. In his downtime, Byron enjoys reading, playing city builders, and studying the history of the Motor City. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()