The Most Bizarre Celebrity Car Crashes Ever Caught in the Spotlight

Traffic accidents can happen to anyone—including movie stars, athletes, television personalities, and business tycoons. Fame and fortune don't guarantee good judgment on the road, and some celebrities have found themselves involved in crashes that were as strange as they were memorable. Here are a few of the most unusual incidents involving world-famous names.

Trouble Follows Him

French actor Gérard Depardieu has had more than one run-in on the road. In one incident, he reportedly got into an altercation with a taxi driver.

Then, in the fall of 2012, the 63-year-old actor crashed his scooter, damaging another vehicle in the process. A subsequent alcohol test reportedly came back positive.

A String of Bad Decisions

In 2007, actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested in the United States for driving under the influence.

After receiving probation, her driving troubles continued. Not long afterward, she crashed her Porsche 911 and later became involved in another incident in Manhattan that resulted in a pedestrian being struck.

Bolt Hits the Barrier

Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt is known for his love of high-performance BMWs. In 2012, however, one of those cars ended up nose-first in a roadside barrier.

The Olympic champion has reportedly been involved in several other traffic incidents in Jamaica over the years.

Speed Can Be Expensive

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo learned that lesson the hard way in 2009 when he crashed his Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano while reportedly traveling too fast.

The accident didn't appear to dampen his enthusiasm for exotic cars. Soon afterward, Ronaldo added another Ferrari to his collection—an even more powerful F12.

When Supercars Bite Back

Former Top Gear and The Grand Tour host Richard Hammond suffered one of the most dramatic celebrity crashes in recent memory.

While filming in Switzerland, Hammond lost control of a Rimac Concept One electric hypercar. The vehicle rolled over and burst into flames, though Hammond managed to escape with his life.

Even F1 Drivers Aren't Immune

Formula One stars may be among the world's most skilled drivers, but they aren't invincible.

In late 2015, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton crashed his Pagani Zonda. Reports at the time suggested the supercar was being driven at extremely high speed before the accident occurred.

Not So Funny

Actor Rowan Atkinson, best known for portraying Mr. Bean, has had his own share of expensive automotive mishaps.

In 1999, he crashed his McLaren F1, one of several exotic vehicles in his collection. More than a decade later, in 2011, Atkinson was involved in another serious accident with the same iconic supercar, resulting in one of the most expensive repair bills in automotive history.