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Vid: Transformer's 'Bumblebee' Wrecks Real Police Car
The Camaro T-boned the SUV, but appeared to suffer the brunt of the damage.
WTOP.com
October 12, 2010
WASHINGTON — Forget the Decepticons. The Transformers Monday took on D.C. Police.
In a filming area for “Transformers 3” near the National Mall Monday afternoon, a police SUV responding to an emergency with lights and sirens blaring entered an intersection at Third Street and Maryland Avenue in Southwest.
The SUV collided with a yellow Chevy Camaro, known to “Transformers” fans as the character Bumblebee.
The Camaro T-boned the SUV, but appeared to suffer the brunt of the damage. Its front end caved in, and workers promptly covered up the damaged car.
D.C. Police spokeswoman Gwendolyn Crump says an officer suffered minor injuries in the accident and was taken to a hospital.
Crump says the crash is under investigation and that filming on closed Washington streets has been suspended until safety procedures are reviewed.
Jinks
almost 4 years ago
26 Comments
wooops glad it wasnt any faster
GCRobinson
almost 4 years ago
2 Comments
My Prosthetic is a Decepticon!
maverick823
almost 4 years ago
766 Comments
Opps!.........Not Bumblebee!!!!
Kinder_mapp
almost 4 years ago
4160 Comments
Obviously I hate to say it but it was the DC cop's fault. There is plenty of information posted that the film crew was there and they get a sheet letting them know where and when the cres are to avoid those intersections when responding code. I am so glad that everyone is ok but DUH.
atr001
almost 4 years ago
146 Comments
Quick crash into the decepticon! i am Seriously happy that no one was hurt bad. and wouldnt it have been funny if it was the mustang cop car that hit the suv lol
suprtrkr
almost 4 years ago
672 Comments
Somebody didn't pay attention to the passdowns about the filming crew and the barricades and to use an alternate route. what officer actually can say that they personally took down bumblebee and didn't get payed for it.
danchey05
almost 4 years ago
700 Comments
Glad the officer is ok, I wonder if his K-9 is ok too? Anyone know anything about the pup?
propbraker
almost 4 years ago
894 Comments
Wow, I guess anything can happen when filming movies! Glad no one got seriously hurt, and I hope for a full recovery for the Officer!
X2 "shsujh" lol!
phoenixgirl
almost 4 years ago
162 Comments
That would be cool if they found a way to include it in the film ill_taze_u_bro
shsujh
almost 4 years ago
16 Comments
Thats going to be an interesting memo for the Officer to write. Something along the lines of "Dear Chief, nobody was as surprised as I..."
36TR
almost 4 years ago
7620 Comments
According to a news crew and a few witnesses, the SUV possibly came through some barricades in the area, then entered the intersection against a red light. Hmmmmmm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkq6fi2U2zE&feature=related
Chris_Cosgriff
almost 4 years ago
1052 Comments
Cars used in movies are usually super-modified to make them lighter, faster, and more maneuverable. That may be why there was so much damage to the Camero. I'm sure it's going to be a pretty penny to build a replacement car! I wonder who is going to be at fault on this one!
Beowulf_7
almost 4 years ago
730 Comments
I guess the officer didn't get the memo to steer clear of transformers. . . . .
edoering84
almost 4 years ago
996 Comments
Glad no one was hurt but i dont think the camero has a good crash rating..........It got banged up pretty good!
CJH4133
almost 4 years ago
1478 Comments
Glad no one was seriously injured.