A supercar rally on the scenic Italian island of Sardinia turned tragic when a high-speed collision killed two Swiss nationals and triggered a criminal investigation that briefly prevented Indian real estate billionaire Vikas Oberoi from leaving the country. The incident, captured in dashcam footage that circulated widely online, raised serious questions about organized supercar events on public roads.
How the Crash Unfolded
The footage shows a procession of supercars moving along a winding Sardinian road, approaching a slower-moving white camper van. One by one the vehicles begin passing the camper. When Oberoi’s Lamborghini moved into the opposing lane to execute the same pass, a red Ferrari Portofino came into view traveling in the opposite direction at significant speed. The collision was unavoidable at that point.
The impact sent the Lamborghini into the side of the camper, which overturned onto its side. The two occupants of the Ferrari — Swiss citizens — were killed. The occupants of the camper, from a German-speaking region of northern Italy, were injured and transported to hospital. Oberoi and his wife, Bollywood actress and model Gayatri Joshi, were uninjured.
The Legal Investigation
Italy Initially Bars Oberoi From Leaving
Italian authorities moved quickly, barring Oberoi from leaving the country while investigating the possibility of double homicide charges. The crash happened on a section of road marked with solid white lines, meaning passing was legally prohibited — a fact that complicated the investigation given that multiple vehicles had made the same pass before Oberoi’s Lamborghini.
Ultimately, investigators cleared Oberoi of wrongdoing. VN Express International confirmed he was permitted to return to India following the conclusion of the investigation. The fact that other rally participants had executed the same illegal passing maneuver without consequence appeared to weigh in his favor.
A Reminder About Organized Supercar Events
This crash serves as a sobering reminder that organized supercar rallies held on open public roads carry real risks — not just for participants but for other drivers and bystanders who have no part in the event. High-performance vehicles, spirited driving, and public roads are a combination that has ended in tragedy more than once. The deaths of two people in a Ferrari on a picturesque Italian island is a stark illustration of what can go wrong.
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