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Girl Takes Selfies and After Boyfriend Crashes Car Going 112 Miles Hour

Ruth Kamau  ·  June 11, 2015

June 11, 2015 — A young couple’s joyride took a terrifying turn when a selfie session behind the wheel ended in a high-speed wreck.

The incident unfolded on a quiet road somewhere in the Midwest, according to reports from local authorities. The 19-year-old woman was snapping pictures of herself in the passenger seat while her 20-year-old boyfriend gripped the wheel of their sedan. Witnesses later said the car was flying down the highway at an alarming 112 miles per hour, far exceeding the posted speed limit. It all happened in a flash; the driver lost control after glancing at his phone, sending the vehicle careening off the road and into a ditch.

Emergency responders arrived quickly to the scene, where they found the couple shaken but alive. The woman suffered minor cuts and bruises, while her boyfriend walked away with a broken arm and a hefty dose of regret. Police cited distraction as the main cause, noting that the man’s focus had shifted from the road to whatever was happening with those selfies. It’s one of those stories that makes you wonder how quickly things can spiral out of control.

In the aftermath, the couple faced not just physical injuries but also legal troubles. The driver was charged with reckless driving and could be looking at fines or even jail time. This crash serves as yet another reminder of the risks on our roads, especially when phones and speed mix in dangerous ways. Back then, as social media was booming, tales like this weren’t uncommon, but they still hit hard.

All in all, it’s a sobering tale from 2015 that shows how a moment of vanity can lead to real-world chaos. If there’s a lesson here, it’s that some things just aren’t worth the risk.