If you’ve ever looked at a flat-tow setup and thought, “What could possibly go wrong?”—well, here’s your answer.
A now-viral video captured one of the wildest roadside stunts Houston has ever seen: a white Ford Expedition dragging a Saab 9-3 Aero convertible backward down I-610… with nothing but a chain, a whole lot of nerve, and zero mechanical logic.
The Scene:
Caught in broad daylight on one of the city’s busiest highways, the swaying Saab looked like it was trying out for the next Fast & the Frustrated. No trailer. No dolly. Just raw, rolling chaos.
The Mistake:
Flat-towing is risky business on a good day—but towing a front-wheel-drive car in reverse lets the front wheels steer freely. That’s not just a technical no-no, it’s a fast-track to a freeway fiasco. The vehicle zigzagged between lanes, narrowly avoiding a multi-car pileup.
The Arrest:
Police eventually intercepted the rolling circus. Behind the wheel of the trailing Saab? Dante Brown, 32, with an active warrant out of DeKalb County, Georgia. His girlfriend, who was piloting the SUV, wasn’t charged. But the internet certainly had thoughts.
The Lesson (and the Laugh):
If you have to tow a car, know which end goes forward—or be ready to go viral for all the wrong reasons. Bonus tip: active warrants and public stunts don’t mix.
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