Filed under: Etc., Lamborghini
Bears linebacker's Lambo found crashed in highway median
A Lamborgini Murcielago Roadster owned by Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs was found crashed and empty on I-94 in Chicago early this morning. Illinois State Police say it's not clear whether the all-star was driving at the time of the crash, and Briggs has not yet been charged with any crime. In photos of the accident, it looks like the Lambo might have tried to tackle an opposing team's light pole. We suspect the pole could be cited for holding.
Police say Briggs did, however, call them Monday morning to "discuss" the crash and will interview the football player sometime today. Police also have revealed that the car was not reported stolen.
The Chicago Tribune says Briggs' teammates were expressing support for their fellow Bear, even Lamborghini-owner Nathan Vasher. "I have no idea what happened with Lance," cornerback Nathan Vasher told the Tribune. "It's very unfortunate what happened."
Photos of the mangled Mucielago can been seen here and a video here.
[Source: Chicago Sports, The Chicago Tribune]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Tsunami Racer 6:10PM (8/27/2007)
thank god it was a lamborghini. at first i thought we'd lost another enzo...
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Richard 6:17PM (8/27/2007)
HA!
That was funny!
Thank God it wasn't another Enzo
and
Killing bulls is better than killing dogs...
...I mean they kill bulls all the time in Spain.
Always better to go home and sober up before you speak with Chicago's finest too!
Commuter 3:10PM (8/28/2007)
He was a Bear, not a Bull. That's the other Chicago team. :)
paul34 6:15PM (8/27/2007)
Maybe he realized he needed more cash and needed an insurance settlement quick.
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paul34 6:15PM (8/27/2007)
^^ Actually, replying to my own comment, the dude could've just sold it. But hey, I don't have a Lambo sitting in my garage. What do I know.
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Andrew Tanasescu 6:23PM (8/27/2007)
First Hogan, now Briggs. You people with powerfull cars need to be safer. go to a track or something. If not just be responsable and be safe...
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Hoyun 6:23PM (8/27/2007)
looks to be a lp640 too
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seoultrain 6:27PM (8/27/2007)
anyone else think he may have left the scene of the accident because he was drunk?
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Jon 7:29PM (8/27/2007)
That was my thought too...
Viv 6:41PM (8/27/2007)
Why do these rich folk feel the need to "pimp" cars like Ferrari's and Lambhos? There is a reason these companies charge 350K, it's perfect as it is in stock appearance.
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Eriq 8:11PM (8/27/2007)
What's "pimp" about this Lambo? It looks like a stock Lambo to me. If it's a special edition version that includes a few upgrades then so what.
Rob 11:42PM (8/27/2007)
What's pimp about a Lambo? Are you serious?
The fact it is a SUPER car?
570+ HP V12?
Do you normally read donkblog.com?
Rob 6:58PM (8/27/2007)
Ah that'll buff right out...
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Justin 3:30PM (8/28/2007)
Wow...good thing Rob was here to say what everyone now feels the need to say when another car crashes.
*Yawn* It's getting pretty tired Rob.
Rob 3:41PM (8/28/2007)
Wow... good thing Justin was here to start a flame war over something that was neither malicious or disrespectful.
Get over yourself Justin,.. it's just a saying.
SPG 6:58PM (8/27/2007)
Any non professional driver (I don't mean a limo driver) who buys a car like this should really be responsible and take the courses and training to learn how to drive a car like this. If you can't find the time? Take a cab.
I can't think of any good excuses.
On a side note, this was probably this guys dream car and I can't imagine how I'd feel if my dream car was badly damaged and possibly written off.
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Tim 7:04PM (8/27/2007)
I'm sure he crashed it in the middle of the night, abandoned it, and then didn't bother to tell anyone for perfectly good reasons. Yes, perfectly good reasons...
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Marc Wenning 7:04PM (8/27/2007)
If he doesn't want the Lambo, I'll take it....after he fixes it of course.
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Rob 7:04PM (8/27/2007)
So quick question,..
If you were driving by and saw that on the side of the road, (and it was still driveable), would you have a legal case to claim it as your own and drive it away?
I suppose probably not,.. but I bet Briggs would appreciate you removing the evidence for him.
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Richard 8:01PM (8/27/2007)
So this is where a comprehensive understanding of the laws of the sea regarding salvage would be good.
I think that, per international salvage laws, a craft like this (abandoned, but in reparable condition) may be salvaged at the cost of the salvager and the craft then reverts to his/ her ownership.
Ah! For the law of the sea to apply to the North Coast of America.