Reckless Driving Leads to Costly Crash: Collector's Camaro Destroyed in Dealership Mishap

In a shocking turn of events, a professional race car driver has filed a lawsuit against a local car dealership and one of its employees, alleging negligence and reckless behavior that resulted in the destruction of his prized 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1E Hendrick Edition. The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about the responsibilities of dealerships when handling high-value, collector's vehicles.

Collector's Camaro Crash Sparks Lawsuit Against Dealership

Bringing in a Prized Possession

Greenwich resident Kenny Habul, a competitive race car driver, entrusted his rare and valuable Camaro to H&L Chevrolet in Darien, Connecticut, for a repair. The car, with only 989 miles on the odometer and an appraised value of ,000, was a true collector's item. Habul made it clear to the dealership that the vehicle was never driven on the road and was to remain on the lot at all times.

Dealership Employees Take the Camaro for a Joyride

Despite Habul's explicit instructions, the lawsuit alleges that dealership employee Matthew Sebastian and another employee decided to take the Camaro off the lot and onto the nearby I-95 highway. The data analysis of the vehicle revealed that just before the crash, the accelerator was depressed 95% and the car was traveling at a staggering 89 mph. The lawsuit claims that Sebastian "gunned the engine and lost control of the high-performance vehicle that he should not have been driving."

The Devastating Crash and Its Aftermath

The single-vehicle accident that followed resulted in the Camaro being declared a total loss. Habul, a renowned solar developer and the president and CEO of SunEnergy1, now finds himself embroiled in a legal battle, seeking compensation for the destruction of his prized possession.

Dealership Faces Allegations of Negligence and Recklessness

The lawsuit filed by Habul in the Stamford Superior Court alleges that H&L Chevrolet and its employee, Matthew Sebastian, were negligent and reckless in their handling of the collector's vehicle. The dealership's decision to allow the Camaro to be taken off the lot, despite explicit instructions to the contrary, has been cited as a clear breach of their duty of care.

Unanswered Questions and the Ongoing Litigation

As the legal proceedings unfold, the case has raised important questions about the responsibilities of car dealerships when it comes to handling high-value, collector's vehicles. The attorney representing H&L Chevrolet and Sebastian has declined to comment on the ongoing litigation, leaving the public to wonder about the potential consequences and the ultimate resolution of this complex and contentious dispute.