Car crashes into Beyonce and Jay-Z's New York mansion; driver arrested
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A car crashed into the front gate of the mansion owned by music stars Beyonce and Jay-Z in East Hampton, New York.
- The 63-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle, causing significant damage to the property's mechanical barriers.
- The driver was arrested and charged after receiving medical treatment, with authorities investigating the incident as a potential accidental health issue rather than a targeted attack.
A car slammed into the front gate of the East Hampton mansion owned by music power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z, causing extensive damage. The incident occurred when the 63-year-old male driver reportedly lost control of his vehicle, crashing into the property's mechanical barriers.
It remains unclear whether Beyonce, Jay-Z, or their three children were home at the time of the crash. The driver sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Following his release, he was arrested and subsequently ordered to be detained by a court.
Authorities have confiscated the vehicle and launched a thorough investigation. Police stated that the arrested driver has no prior criminal record and did not threaten officers. They are exploring the possibility that the driver experienced a sudden health issue, suggesting the mansion was not deliberately targeted and the crash was purely coincidental.
The couple purchased the luxurious seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom estate overlooking the water in 2017 for $26 million. This incident follows a similar security scare earlier this year when Rihanna's Beverly Hills home was targeted in a shooting while she was inside.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.