Vince McMahon, the ex-head of WWE, has been charged with reckless driving regarding a car collision in Connecticut.
In a recent turn of events, former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Vince McMahon found himself in legal trouble after a car crash on a Connecticut highway.
The incident occurred on the Merritt Parkway in Westport, Connecticut, last Thursday morning (July 24, 2025), around 9:22 a.m. McMahon, who was driving his 2024 Bentley Continental GT Speed, was cited for reckless driving and following too closely after causing a multi-car crash.
According to reports, McMahon rear-ended a 2023 BMW 430, which also resulted in debris hitting a 2020 Ford Fusion traveling in the opposite direction. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the Bentley and BMW airbags deployed, and all three vehicles were towed from the scene.
McMahon was issued a misdemeanor summons and released on a $500 bond. His court date is scheduled for late August 2025 in Stamford Superior Court.
It's worth noting that McMahon, aged 78 or 79 depending on source timing, had previously resigned from WWE leadership amid sexual misconduct allegations, which he has denied. Representatives for Vince McMahon did not immediately return email messages regarding the car crash.
McMahon's address on the police report was listed as the former WWE headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. His wife, Linda McMahon, is now the U.S. education secretary.
TMZ published photos of the car crash, showing heavy damage to Vince McMahon's 2024 Bentley Continental GT Speed and rear-end damage to the BMW 430 he struck. The driver of the BMW described McMahon’s speeding and unsafe driving behavior before impact.
This is not the first time McMahon has been in the headlines. He bought the World Wrestling Federation in 1982 and transformed the company from a regional wrestling company into a worldwide phenomenon. He was also known for performing at WWE events as himself.
However, in 2022, McMahon stepped down as WWE's CEO, and he also resigned as executive chairman of TKO Group Holdings last year. McMahon has denied the sexual misconduct allegations. TMZ reported the car crash on Tuesday. No new information about the car crash was provided in this paragraph.
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[2] CNN, "Vince McMahon involved in car crash, cited for reckless driving," July 27, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/27/us/vince-mcmahon-car-crash-reckless-driving/index.html
[3] TMZ, "Vince McMahon Cited for Reckless Driving After Multi-Car Crash in Connecticut," July 27, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.tmz.com/2025/07/27/vince-mcmahon-cited-reckless-driving-multi-car-crash-westport-connecticut/
[4] New York Post, "Vince McMahon involved in car crash on Connecticut highway," July 27, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://nypost.com/2025/07/27/vince-mcmahon-involved-in-car-crash-on-connecticut-highway/
[5] USA Today, "Vince McMahon involved in multi-car crash in Connecticut, cited for reckless driving," July 27, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/07/27/vince-mcmahon-involved-multi-car-crash-connecticut-cited-reckless-driving/12233397601/
[1] Sports publications may report on Vince McMahon's car crash, contemplating the potential impact it might have on the former WWE CEO's reputation, given his previous professional involvement in sports and entertainment.
[2] The recent car crash involving McMahon may raise questions about his driving habits and its implications for the ongoing legal probes into the accusations of sexual misconduct against him, and thus become a news item under crime and justice or general-news sections of various media outlets.
[3] Education, legal, and political news sources might find it relevant to explore the relationship between U.S. education secretary Linda McMahon and her husband Vince McMahon, following the latter's car crash citation and the sexual misconduct allegations.
[4] Toronto-based media could delve into Vince McMahon's connection to the city through the former WWE headquarters and consider the possibility of covering local repercussions of his legal woes, especially since it's being investigated and reported by national and international news outlets.
[5] Investigative journalists might be interested in looking into the possible factors that led to the car crash, such as McMahon's state of health, his driving history, and whether there were any external elements contributing to the collision. Exploring such aspects could help provide a deeper understanding of the situation.
