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Ouch! Lexus IS-F gets crushed in California

A nearly new Lexus IS-F is crushed in California for illegal street racing

Lexus IS-F

It's impossible not to wince when you watch this one. Police in California reportedly confiscated this Lexus IS-F after its owner was caught illegally street racing. But rather than return it after a fine was paid, or even auction it off to the highest bidder, they opted to crush it and then post the video online to act as a dire, if compelling, warning.

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Justice, American style:

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