Heiress Crashes $1.5M Rolls-Royce, Faces Jail Time

On July 26, 2025, Chinese heiress Lanlan Yang was involved in a serious car accident in Rose Bay, Sydney. According to police, Yang allegedly crossed double yellow lines and ploughed her $1.5 million Tiffany blue Rolls-Royce Cullinan into a Mercedes van driven by Kyle Sandilands's chauffeur, George Plassaras.

The collision left Plassaras with devastating injuries, including a broken spine, two broken hips, two broken femurs, a ruptured spleen, and a torn-open abdomen. Authorities say the injuries are "life-changing" and Plassaras may never be able to work as a chauffeur again.

Yang, who has been free on bail since the incident, has pleaded not guilty to four charges, including dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, which carries a maximum penalty of 7 years in prison. She has rarely appeared in person for her court hearings, likely to avoid media attention. However, on one occasion, she was spotted wearing a $16,000 Chanel vest and a $54,000 vintage white gold bracelet while reporting to the police station.

The case has garnered significant attention, with a packed courtroom of Chinese superfans eagerly awaiting Yang's arrival. Despite the high-profile nature of the incident, the heiress has managed to keep a low profile, avoiding the crowd of curious onlookers.