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Miata vs. Truck: Road Rage Ends in Concrete Crash
9 Jun
Summary
- A right-hand-drive Mazda Miata was rear-ended by a truck.
- The truck driver crashed into a concrete pillar after the collision.
- The Miata driver declined medical treatment; truck driver sustained injuries.
An incident involving a rare right-hand-drive Mazda MX-5 Miata and a Chevrolet Silverado occurred in Tulsa around 12:25 a.m. on June 5. The truck driver allegedly tailgated the Miata before following it off the highway. The Miata driver, concerned, called 911.
The situation escalated when the Silverado rear-ended the Miata, causing the sports car to spin. Subsequently, the truck driver lost control, mounted a curb, and collided with a concrete support pillar beneath an overpass.
Photos from the Tulsa Police Department showed damage to the Miata's rear. The driver of the Miata declined medical attention at the scene. The Silverado driver sustained significant injuries after the crash and required extrication by the fire department.
Online reactions often focused on the Miata's condition and the irony of the lightweight car enduring less damage than the heavy truck after its impact with the pillar. The incident resonated with many small sports car owners who shared experiences of road harassment.
