One of many greatest ongoing issues in automobile tradition is road takeovers. If you have not heard of them by now, the concept is fairly easy: teams of fanatics collect collectively to dam off streets and intersections so autos can race, do donuts, and have basic car-related hijinx à la The Fast and The Furious style. Sounds enjoyable for these concerned, in idea, however these unsanctioned occasions have are an actual downside for cities.
Lately, a takeover in Tolland, Connecticut, made information after an unsuspecting couple drove by means of it of their Toyota MR2 Spyder. And earlier than you ask—no, they did not partake within the occasion or get impounded. As a substitute, their automobile was destroyed by spectators.
Final Sunday, Dennis and Stephanie Sargisian had been out for dinner with buddies. After saying their goodbyes, the Sargisians hopped onto Route 195 to go residence. That is the place they encountered greater than 200 individuals gathered for a road takeover outdoors after unexpectedly driving into the center of it.
It is unclear precisely what occurred subsequent, however a video on-line reveals spectators kicking and leaping atop their Toyota MR2 Spyder, damaging physique panels, tail lights, mirrors, the roof, and extra. Stephanie exits the car and begs spectators to cease, although few truly comply together with her request. As a substitute, many ignore her pleas and proceed to wreck the car.
The Sargisians instructed local news that that they had no time to react and that the mob started attacking their automobile “inside seconds” of getting into the takeover. The group reportedly attacked the automobile for a couple of minutes earlier than clearing a path and permitting the couple to exit. They drove just a few miles down the street and known as police.
Police later arrested a 20-year-old Jefferson Duron who they recognized because the “ring leader” of the takeovers. Authorities noticed a grey Ford Mustang GT that was recognized as one of many autos belonging to one of many organizers of a number of takeovers within the space. Duron was arrested and charged with inciting to riot, riot, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, and failure to show plates. He was launched on a $30,000 bond, in keeping with courtroom paperwork. An investigation into others concerned within the takeover continues to be ongoing.
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