Updated – February 23, 2026 – Newly released dashcam footage shows former wrestling executive Vince McMahon driving at speeds exceeding 100 mph before colliding with another vehicle on a Connecticut highway last July. Authorities said no serious injuries were reported, and McMahon later entered a pretrial diversion program related to the charges.
WESTPORT, Connecticut (Journos News) – Newly released police footage has shed light on a high-speed crash involving former World Wrestling Entertainment executive chairman Vince McMahon, who was recorded driving at speeds of up to 115 miles per hour before striking another vehicle on a Connecticut highway.
The incident occurred on the morning of July 24, 2025, along Route 15 near Exit 15 in Westport, roughly 30 miles southwest of New Haven. According to dashcam video released by authorities, McMahon’s Bentley Continental GT Speed weaved through traffic before rear-ending a BMW and colliding with a guardrail.
Police said the 80-year-old was traveling northbound when a Connecticut State Trooper attempted to catch up to him after observing the high rate of speed. The trooper can be heard on the recording telling McMahon that he had nearly reached 115 mph.
Dashcam footage details
The video shows McMahon’s Bentley continuing briefly after the impact, smoke visible from the front of the vehicle before it eventually pulled over. Airbags had deployed inside the car when the trooper approached.
When asked why he was driving at such speed, McMahon said he was on his way to visit his granddaughter for her birthday. He told the trooper he was not attempting to evade law enforcement and added that he had not driven the car in some time, describing the sports vehicle as “too fast.”
At one point, McMahon appeared to admonish himself, using profanity while handing over his insurance and registration documents. After exiting the vehicle, he asked officers whether anyone had been injured. Police informed him that no serious injuries had been reported.
The driver of the BMW, identified by authorities as Barbara Doran, later wrote in a social media post that she felt fortunate to have survived the crash. She said her vehicle was struck from behind at high speed, causing her to lose control and veer off the roadway before regaining stability.
Charges and court outcome
McMahon was charged with reckless driving and following too closely resulting in an accident, according to state authorities. He declined medical attention at the scene.
In October, a judge ruled that McMahon could participate in a pretrial diversion program. Under the terms outlined in court, he was required to make a $1,000 charitable contribution and ensure that he drives only while properly licensed and insured. If the program is completed successfully, the charges will be dismissed after one year.
Mark Sherman, McMahon’s attorney, told media outlets at the time that the outcome was appropriate. “Not every car accident is a crime,” Sherman said, adding that they were grateful for the court’s decision.
Context and background
McMahon, long associated with the rise of modern professional wrestling through World Wrestling Entertainment, stepped away from his executive role in recent years amid broader corporate changes within the company. The July crash drew renewed attention because of his public profile and the severity of the reported speeds involved.
Traffic safety advocates note that speeds above 100 mph significantly increase both stopping distance and the risk of fatal injury, particularly on parkway-style highways such as Connecticut’s Route 15, also known as the Merritt Parkway. The roadway is known for its narrow lanes and limited shoulders compared with interstate highways.
No fatalities were reported in the incident. Authorities have not indicated that alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash.
The release of the dashcam footage offers a clearer timeline of events, showing the moments leading up to the collision and the immediate aftermath. While the legal matter remains subject to the terms of the diversion program, the video underscores the potential consequences of excessive speed on public roads.
Source: AP News – Horrifying moment Vince McMahon smashes Bentley into car at 100mph before calling himself a ‘f**king fool’ in outburst
