Car Rally Turns Dangerous In Orlando

Each year, a select group of car enthusiasts gather together to participate in the Bullrun Live Rally. According to Bullrun.com, the rally is an eight-day party that crosses the United States with the only stated goals being to party, drive and enjoy. Drivers stop in designated checkpoints along the way, following a schedule of private and public events in cities across the country. This year, the event began in Las Vegas on July 8th and ended in Miami July 15th.

But despite the claim that the only goal is to party, the Alabama-based Troy Messenger reported that many participants were traveling at over 100 miles per hour through their town, causing dangerous driving conditions, headaches for local law enforcement, and putting others at risk for car accidents . Drivers were cited for speeding, with the fastest registering at 142 miles per hour. Officers in Alabama warned those across state lines in Florida, expressing worry that participants "don't have any concern about anything except themselves."

No accidents were reported in Troy, but just outside of Orlando, a competitor in the rally has been accused of causing a multi-vehicle accident. Jalopnik.com stated the driver of the vehicle had been asked to slow down by other rally participants. While there are currently no serious injuries reported, the organization behind the Bullrun Rally has been quick to delete references to the crash on their Facebook page, claiming more details would be released later. The driver responsible for causing the car accident was arrested and charged with reckless driving.

The destinations and checkpoints for the rally remain unknown and unpublished until the event is underway. Participants are told the night before where they are headed to maintain secrecy. This may be to prevent uproar and protest by the towns they plan to travel through. To a Tampa car accident lawyer, this kind of organized reckless driving is certainly concerning. Until law enforcement steps in to stop events like these, it may be best just to stay out of participants' paths.