by There is a very thin line between enjoying a powerful car and overestimating one’s driving skills. It was this line that was crossed on a mountain road with no room for error, when a BMW M4 Competition unexpectedly ended up among the rocks on a California pass.
What started as an emotional drive through the mountains suddenly turned into an accident – the bright yellow M4 lost traction and crashed into a stone fence along, presumably, the Angeles Crest Highway, known for its serpentines in the San Gabriel Mountains.
The entire incident was captured on video by a motorcyclist who publishes on YouTube under the nickname DrTwist. The recording shows two cars driving fast on a clear sunny day. On a wide turn, the M4 suddenly veers off the road and crashes into a slope. The exact cause is unknown, but everything points to a disabled stability control system. Perhaps the driver panicked when the rear of the car began to slide and couldn’t correct the situation in time.
In such a situation, an experienced driver could have saved the car with a quick reaction and precise control. But the smartest solution would be not to turn off the electronic safety systems that BMW installs for a reason.
The impact was strong. The car momentarily lifted into the air before landing hard on the gravel shoulder. Visible damage includes a shattered front bumper, potential suspension problems, and deployed airbags. In other words, the repair will be very expensive.
The video shows two motorcyclists and a man without protective gear who approached the accident site. It is unknown who exactly was behind the wheel, but there is a high probability that everyone remained unharmed.
This M4 Competition is a pre-facelift model in Sao Paulo Yellow, and it’s not standard. It is fitted with a tuned body kit with canards, extended sills, and a fixed rear spoiler. The interior features M Carbon bucket seats, numerous carbon elements, and Merino leather in a combination of Yas Marina blue with black and yellow accents.
The base price of the M4 Competition in the US starts at $84,300, but this particular example, due to modifications, cost significantly more. We hope this incident serves as a reminder: the stability control system is your friend, and no amount of confidence can replace it on a mountain road.
