Police in Ho Chi Minh City are questioning a 23-year-old man after he used a luxury Porsche to perform dangerous drifting stunts on Nguyen Co Thach Street in the Sala Urban Area. The incident, captured on video during a rainy night on June 4, has prompted an investigation into public safety violations.
Chaos on Nguyen Co Thach Street
A 29-second video clip has ignited public concern after showing a luxury vehicle performing high-speed maneuvers in a residential and commercial hub. According to Báo Dân trí, the footage captures the Porsche performing multiple consecutive drifts, spinning in place mid-road.
The driver executed approximately four continuous rotations, circling the vehicle while heavily accelerating. The auditory impact was as significant as the visual display.
“The roaring engine sound terrified passersby.”
Passersby, via Tuổi Trẻ
The environmental conditions at the time significantly heightened the danger. The incident occurred during a period of light rain, leaving the road surface wet and slick. While some reports suggest the streets were relatively quiet, the combination of high-speed technical driving and low-traction surfaces created a high-risk environment for any nearby pedestrians or motorists.
Identifying the Driver and the Luxury Vehicle
Authorities moved rapidly to track the vehicle through local surveillance. By examining area camera footage and cross-referencing vehicle registration data, investigators identified the Porsche, bearing license plate 30F-811.57, and its registered owner, C.T.A.D.
However, the person operating the vehicle was not the owner. As Thanh Niên reported, the driver was identified as C.M., a 23-year-old resident of Hanoi currently living in Ho Chi Minh City.
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The investigation revealed the car was already in the care of local professionals. The vehicle was being held for maintenance at Porsche Saigon in the Tan Thuan ward. C.M. was the individual responsible for managing and using the car at the time of the stunt.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Driver Name | C.M. (23) |
| Vehicle Model | Porsche |
| License Plate | 30F-811.57 |
| Registered Owner | C.T.A.D. |
| Location of Incident | Nguyen Co Thach, Sala |
During police questioning, C.M. presented a valid driver’s license and vehicle registration. He admitted to the act, confirming he operated the Porsche to perform drifts within the Sala urban area on the night of June 4.
Police Investigation and Safety Warnings
The legal process is currently underway as officials consolidate the case. Tuổi Trẻ notes that An Khanh Ward Police are coordinating with the Cat Lai Traffic Police Team and other specialized units to prepare the dossier for formal processing.
The incident is being treated as a serious breach of public order and safety.
“The unauthorized performance of techniques” such as drifting on public roads is a violation of the law and carries significant accident risks.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that such maneuvers are strictly reserved for professional racing circuits or specifically licensed environments. Performing these displays on public thoroughfares is considered a violation of traffic regulations and poses a direct threat to the community.
As VietNamNet highlighted, the police are focusing on verifying the driver’s full sequence of actions to ensure appropriate legal penalties are applied. The case serves as a prominent warning regarding the use of high-performance vehicles for unauthorized public exhibitions.
