Fatal Romanian car crash and record-breaking Ferrari auction

A fatal head-on collision occurred on the DN2B road near Ianca, heading toward Brăila, Romania. A 55-year-old driver attempted to overtake another vehicle, entered the oncoming lane, and struck a minibus. The impact resulted in the deaths of the driver and his 54-year-old wife. Four other occupants in the minibus, including a 39-year-old woman from Bucharest and three children aged 4, 7, and 9, were injured and transported to Brăila Hospital in stable condition.

In automotive news, a 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3 with fewer than 400 kilometers of mileage sold for $17.825 million at an RM Sotheby's auction during Monterey Car Week in California. The sale price, which includes auction fees, significantly exceeded the initial estimate of $10 million to $12 million. The vehicle features a triple-layer yellow paint job and a V12 engine, marking a record sale for a standard production version of the Daytona SP3.