Loose tire causes terrifying freeway crash in Los Angeles.
TL;DR
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a car crash caused by a runaway tire that sent a Kia and its driver into a midair spin before crashing onto the road. The incident was captured on video by a Tesla's dashboard camera. The driver of the Kia was not seriously hurt and was able to walk away from her totaled car. The Chevy pickup driver is unlikely to face criminal charges. Officials are investigating whether the Chevy was modified or anything else that may have caused the wheel to become loose.
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- Dashcam video shows car flip mid-air on freeway after hitting a loose tire CNN
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