The driving force of an E36-generation BMW 3-Collection has found firsthand what can occur for those who drive on the incorrect aspect of the street alongside a curving canyon street.

Dashcam footage from a Mazda MX-5 Miata proprietor was just lately shared to Instagram exhibits the second of a crash that might have been simply averted. The clip exhibits the MX-5 Miata proprietor having fun with the spectacular street however as he approaches a right-hand bend, you’ll discover one thing off. There’s a BMW 3-Collection driving on the incorrect aspect of the street whereas trying to clip the apex of the curve.

The MX-5 proprietor’s view of the BMW was blocked by the guard rail so by the point the BMW got here into view, it was too late to keep away from a collision. The driving force of the 3-Collection shortly swerved to the precise to attempt to keep away from a crash however nonetheless finally ends up slamming into the Mazda.

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Pictures taken after the crash present that each the Mazda and the BMW sustained critical injury, though it’s the offending 3-Collection that seems to have copped essentially the most injury. Its entrance wheel, hub, and axle parts have been bent to a 90-degree angle, the perimeters have been badly scrapped, and the rear wheel has additionally been bent out of place. As for the Miata, its entrance quarter panel and driver’s aspect entrance wheel have been mangled.

The driving force of the Mazda, Nick, describes the Miata M-Version as a dream automotive and divulges that he solely bought it in October. Whereas the automotive was left badly broken within the crash, he instructed The Drive that each he and his passenger escaped with out harm, aside from some minor whiplash. The occupants of the BMW additionally averted harm.

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Clearly, the entire thing may have been averted had the driving force of the 3-Collection not made the dim-witted determination to drive on the incorrect aspect of the street, seemingly considering that they have been on a racetrack.