A new study released by Value My Car reveals the true financial cost behind some of the most high-profile celebrity car crashes, with YouTuber and luxury car collector Gage Gillean topping the list after wrecking a $3.4 million Pagani Huayra Roadster.
The study, which ranks the most financially significant celebrity crashes based on publicly documented incidents, evaluated each by original car value adjusted for 2024 inflation and estimated financial damage. Only incidents with verifiable details were included.
Second place went to comedian Tracy Morgan, who infamously crashed a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport valued at $2 million—mere minutes after buying it. Video footage of the accident circulated widely, cementing it as one of the most expensive celebrity car crashes in recent memory.
Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo placed third, with two luxury vehicle crashes involving a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and a Bugatti Veyron. Combined, the original value of the two cars reached $1.7 million.
British actor Rowan Atkinson landed fourth, largely due to a $1.6 million repair bill following a crash in his McLaren F1. At the time, it became one of the costliest insurance payouts in UK automotive history.
Rounding out the top five is Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond, who survived two high-speed crashes—one in a jet-powered dragster and another in a Rimac Concept One. While exact damage totals remain undisclosed, the original combined vehicle value was $980,000.
Other celebrities in the top 10 include Elon Musk, Stefan Eriksson, Eddie Griffin, Tyga, and Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc, each linked to incidents involving ultra-rare supercars.
A spokesperson for Value My Car noted, “These aren’t just expensive cars—they’re often irreplaceable machines. When they’re lost, it’s more than just a financial hit—it’s a hit to automotive history.”
The study underscores how quickly costs can skyrocket when high-performance exotics are involved, even in routine driving conditions. It also illustrates the importance of experience, caution—and perhaps a backup Camry.
Elizabeth Puckett