3 billion won Ferrari F40 LM hit-and-run by semi-truck… a supercar collector’s nightmare

a FerrariF40 LM, a supercarworth approximately KRW 3 billion (US$ 3 million), was severely damaged in a hit-and-run accident with a semi-truck on a highway near Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. the damaged vehicle is owned by renowned supercarcollector @supercar_ron, who is also known as the owner of the first Aston Martin Valkyrie Spyder in the United States.

incident overview

• when: saturday, June 28, 2025, 9:58 p.m
• where: I-15 South Freeway, Utah, USA
• what Happened: A semi-truck towing a large tank trailer struck the side of an F40 LM and fled the scene (PIT Maneuver-like collision)
• victim Statement: “When I barely regained control of the vehicle, the truck was already gone” – essentially a hit and run accident

situation and vehicle damage

• severe damage to major body parts including driver’s door panel, rear quarter panel, side skirts (rocker panels), and rear bumper
• damage to multiple layers of carbon fiber-Kevlar composite material, complete loss of the driver’s rear wheel
• owner’s own video confirms the severity of the damage to the vehicle’s exterior and structure

future repair and compensation outlook

• The F40 LM is arare, race-spec model with only a handful of examples produced worldwide, and even a simple cosmetic restoration would be astronomically expensive
• experts emphasize the use of original parts and specialized restoration personnelare essential
• whether thetransportation company is insuredis a key variable in the compensation process
• due to the value of the car and the extent of the damage, negotiations with insurers are likely to be protracted

supercar collector @supercar_ron reacts

• known for owning the first Aston Martin Valkyrie Spyder in the U.S
• owns many rare supercars from Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche, and others
• shockedfans and supercar enthusiasts with his first-hand account of the accident

conclusion and outlook

this accident has sent shockwaves through the rare supercar market and the car enthusiast community. While we hope the restoration and compensation process for the F40 LM goes smoothly, it’s a reminder of the importance of insurance and accident responsefor owners of expensive classics.