Video Captures Fool Zooming and Crashing His Brand-New Subaru WRX STi

The Subaru WRX STi is a highly capable sports car, but it won’t protect you from poor decision-making, especially when your enthusiasm outpaces your judgment, causing you to misjudge a sharp turn. Additionally, it won’t prevent you from sharing a video that captures your reckless driving on a public road, treating it like your personal rally course while crossing double yellow lines, overtaking other vehicles, and speeding excessively. It’s perplexing why some individuals choose to engage in such dangerous behavior, but we can’t say we’re unhappy about it.

YouTuber RuslanXRustamov seemed quite proud of his striking Pure Red 2017 WRX STi, as shown in a video that opens with scenic clips of the car set to dramatic orchestral music from The Matrix. The scene quickly shifts to him racing down a winding forest road in Oregon, with a camera mounted on the front passenger seat capturing every moment of his high-speed journey. One can easily spot the numerous traffic laws he’s violating as he drives carelessly, showing no consideration for other road users.

Note: the original video was taken down (smart move), but the internet moves quickly.

The speedometer is visible in the footage, showing that he maintains a speed between 60 and 80 mph throughout, occasionally reaching nearly 100 mph. Speeding—combined with carelessness—can have dire consequences.

Fast forward to 2:35 for the moment of instant karma. Although he might have fancied himself as a rally driver, the Right 4 Tightens maneuver proved to be his downfall, leading to a significant crash that sent the camera flying. Thankfully, he seems to have emerged relatively unscathed, likely due to the safety reputation of Subaru and the fact that he shared this reckless video. The slow-motion replay and images of the damaged STi, bearing the vanity plate “EXOTIK,” wrap up this wild tale.

While the conclusion might be satisfying, it raises the question of why individuals choose to publicize videos of their unlawful behavior. A determined sheriff’s office could easily cite this footage as evidence of reckless driving, and it could complicate his insurance claims. This leads to the question: have you ever wondered why insurance premiums for these types of vehicles are so high?