Newly released police video has cast a glaring spotlight on a high-speed crash involving former WWE executive Vince McMahon, who was clocked driving his 2024 Bentley Continental GT at more than 100 mph on Connecticut’s Merritt Parkway last July. The footage, obtained by The Associated Press through a public records request and first reported by The Sun, shows McMahon ramming his luxury vehicle into the rear of a BMW as a state trooper attempted to catch up to him—not in a full-blown pursuit, but with clear intent to pull the wrestling mogul over for speeding.
The incident unfolded on July 24, 2025, in Westport, Connecticut, a date that would become notable for another reason in the wrestling world: it was the same day WWE legend Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack in Florida. According to state police, McMahon, now 80, was behind the wheel of a Bentley worth over $300,000, accelerating away from the trooper before braking too late and crashing into the BMW. The impact sent his vehicle careening into a guardrail and then back across the highway, kicking up a cloud of dirt and car parts.
Remarkably, no one was seriously injured in the crash. Besides the damage to the BMW, another car on the opposite side of the parkway was struck by flying debris. In a twist that almost seems scripted for WWE, the driver of that third vehicle was reportedly wearing a WWE shirt, according to the police video.
The bodycam and dashcam footage provide a window into the immediate aftermath. State police Detective Maxwell Robins can be heard confronting McMahon: “Why were you driving all over 100 mph?” McMahon’s reply was simple and perhaps a bit surprising: “I got my granddaughter’s birthday,” he said, explaining he was in a hurry to see her. The exchange, both tense and oddly human, underscores the sometimes mundane reasons behind reckless acts.
As the video continues, Robins presses McMahon about his driving. “I’m trying to catch up to you and you keep taking off,” the detective says. McMahon, for his part, denies any attempt to evade the trooper: “No, no no. I’m not trying to outrun you.” When asked whether he was distracted by his phone, McMahon insists he was not, adding, “I hadn’t driven my car in a long time.” After Robins remarks on the speed of the Bentley, McMahon responds with a wry admission: “Yeah, too (expletive) fast.”
Barbara Doran, the driver of the BMW, told The Associated Press last summer that McMahon expressed his concern for her and was glad she was unharmed. She was on her way to catch a ferry to Martha’s Vineyard at the time of the crash. The footage shows McMahon speaking with her at the scene, further reflecting a concern for the well-being of others involved.
Following the incident, McMahon was cited for reckless driving and following too closely. The legal consequences, however, appear to have been relatively lenient. In October 2025, a state judge allowed McMahon to enter a pretrial probation program. If he successfully completes the program by October 2026, the charges will be erased from his record. He was also ordered to make a $1,000 charitable contribution as part of the arrangement.
McMahon’s lawyer, Mark Sherman, was quick to characterize the crash as an unfortunate accident rather than a criminal act. “Not every car accident is a crime,” Sherman said, emphasizing that McMahon’s primary concern during the case was for the other drivers. “Vince’s primary concern during this case was for the other drivers and is appreciative that the court saw this more of an accident than a crime that needed to be prosecuted.”
State police clarified that Robins was attempting to catch up to McMahon to clock his speed before pulling him over and that the incident did not qualify as a pursuit, which would have implied an attempt to flee. They also stated that it did not appear McMahon was trying to escape the trooper, despite the detective’s comments in the video suggesting otherwise.
After receiving the traffic summons, McMahon shook hands with Robins and another trooper, who wished him well before he left the scene. The accident information summary initially provided to the media after the crash did not mention that a trooper was following McMahon, a detail that only emerged with the release of the bodycam and dashcam videos.
This high-profile traffic incident comes amid ongoing legal and reputational challenges for McMahon. He stepped down as WWE’s CEO in 2022 after the company launched an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. In 2024, McMahon resigned as executive chairman of the board of directors of TKO Group Holdings, WWE’s parent company, a day after a former WWE employee filed a sexual abuse lawsuit against him. McMahon has denied the allegations, and the lawsuit remains pending.
McMahon’s legacy in professional wrestling is both storied and controversial. He purchased what was then known as the World Wrestling Federation in 1982 and transformed it from a regional promotion into a global entertainment powerhouse. Alongside his wife, Linda—now serving as the U.S. education secretary—McMahon not only ran the company but also became a fixture in WWE storylines, often playing an exaggerated version of himself in the ring.
The events of July 24, 2025, serve as a reminder of the unpredictable and sometimes chaotic nature of life at the intersection of celebrity, business, and personal responsibility. The crash, while not resulting in serious injury, has added another chapter to the ongoing saga of Vince McMahon—a man whose influence on the world of wrestling is undeniable, yet whose personal and professional lives have been marked by controversy and high drama.
As McMahon works to complete his probation and move beyond this incident, the wrestling world—and the public—will no doubt continue to watch closely, both for the next twist in his legal battles and for whatever comes next in the ever-evolving spectacle that surrounds him.
For now, the police videos offer a candid and unvarnished look at a moment of recklessness that could have ended much worse, but instead left only damaged cars, rattled nerves, and a few more questions about the man behind the wrestling empire.