Corvette Driver Thrown From Vehicle, Mustang Driver Taken Into Custody in California Street Race | Carscoops

      Both individuals are now facing repercussions, and one may have their life permanently altered.

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      By Stephen Rivers

      A street race between a Corvette and a Mustang in California ended in a violent crash, leading to police arrests.

      The Corvette driver sustained serious injuries after the car flipped multiple times during the race.

      Authorities have confiscated the Mustang and warned of serious consequences related to illegal street racing.

      Engaging in street racing is always unwise, but some individuals manage to leave unscathed. That was not the case for two drivers in California recently. The Corvette driver and the Mustang driver departed the scene in very different circumstances—one was apprehended, while the other was taken away by ambulance.

      According to the California Highway Patrol’s Modesto office, the two vehicles were racing northbound on SR-99 just past Standiford Avenue when disaster struck. The Corvette driver lost control, crashing and rolling several times before coming to a stop on Sisk Road. The impact was so severe that the driver was ejected from the vehicle.

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      26-year-old Tyler K. Azadzoi from Citrus Heights suffered significant injuries. His 28-year-old passenger, Ayesha Malik from Richmond, sustained minor injuries, as reported by KCRA. The Mustang driver, 22-year-old Raul Torres Jr. from Manteca, briefly stopped following the incident before fleeing the scene. Officers later found him at his residence.

      Legal repercussions ahead

      Importantly, police have not yet announced any charges against the drivers, but they are expected to be serious and numerous. Recently, a Porsche driver clocked at over 100 mph (160 km/h) received a fine of $2,700. Given that these two were reportedly racing, it wouldn’t be surprising to see law enforcement impose strict penalties on both drivers.

      It is evident from the report that authorities have already seized the Mustang from Torres Jr. The Corvette will likely remain undriveable for the foreseeable future, if not indefinitely. Perhaps both drivers will come to realize they narrowly escaped a far graver outcome than merely losing their vehicles.

      A persistent issue

      Street racing remains a significant problem in the Central Valley, where long stretches of highway tempt drivers to test their limits. However, law enforcement has been ramping up their efforts. They are becoming increasingly adept at catching speeders, so much so that even some motorcycle riders cannot evade capture. In these situations, it is clear that no one walks away as the victor.

      Credit: CHP Modesto