WWE’s Vince McMahon Involved in High-Speed Collision on Connecticut Highway
A recent release of police footage reveals a high-speed collision involving former WWE executive Vince McMahon. The incident occurred last summer on a Connecticut highway, where McMahon’s luxury Bentley rear-ended another vehicle while being tailed by a state trooper.
The 80-year-old McMahon was operating a 2024 Bentley Continental GT, traveling over 100 mph (160 kph) on the Merritt Parkway in Westport, according to state police reports. The dashcam of a trooper recorded McMahon accelerating and subsequently braking too late, causing him to crash into a BMW. The impact forced the Bentley into a guardrail before it veered back across the highway, scattering dirt and debris.
State police Detective Maxwell Robins, upon reaching the crash site, queried McMahon on his excessive speed. McMahon, caught on police bodycam video, responded, “I got my granddaughter’s birthday,” indicating he was en route to see her.
The collision, which occurred on July 24, coincided with the death of WWE legend Hulk Hogan, who suffered a heart attack in Florida the same day. No major injuries were reported from the crash. In addition to the BMW, another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction was damaged by the flying debris, its driver notably wearing a WWE shirt.
McMahon was cited for reckless driving and following too closely. However, a state judge permitted him to partake in a pretrial probation program with the possibility of charge dismissal next October, contingent on successful completion. McMahon also agreed to a $1,000 charitable donation.
McMahon’s attorney, Mark Sherman, characterized the incident as an unfortunate accident, stating, “Not every car accident is a crime.” He emphasized McMahon’s primary concern for the other drivers involved and appreciated the court’s understanding.
Police clarified that Detective Robins was attempting to measure McMahon’s speed before a planned stop, not engaging in a pursuit. Despite this, the video depicts Robins expressing doubt about McMahon’s intentions, saying, “I’m trying to catch up to you and you keep taking off,” to which McMahon replied, “No, no no. I’m not trying to outrun you.”
An initial accident report did not specify the presence of a trailing trooper. The Associated Press acquired the video clips through a public records request, with The Sun newspaper obtaining them first.
The bodycam footage also captured Robins questioning McMahon about possible phone use during the crash, which McMahon denied, mentioning he hadn’t driven his car recently. When Robins commented on the vehicle’s speed, McMahon remarked, “Yeah, too (expletive) fast.”
Footage also showed McMahon conversing with Barbara Doran, the BMW driver, expressing relief at her well-being. Doran, traveling to a Martha’s Vineyard ferry, confirmed McMahon’s concern for her safety.
After receiving a traffic citation, McMahon exchanged cordial gestures with Robins and another trooper, who wished him well.
In other developments, McMahon stepped down as WWE’s CEO in 2022 amid a probe into sexual misconduct allegations. He later resigned from his role as executive chairman of TKO Group Holdings, WWE’s parent company, following a sexual abuse lawsuit filed by a former employee. McMahon denies these allegations, with the lawsuit ongoing.
McMahon initially acquired the World Wrestling Federation in 1982, transforming it into a global entertainment leader. Alongside his wife Linda, who serves as the U.S. education secretary, McMahon played an active role in WWE events.
