Spurs' Jeremy Sochan Crashes $240K Porsche in Texas
San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan crashed his $240,000 Porsche 911 GT3 RS on a highway in Texas last weekend, according to a source who confirmed the incident to TMZ Sports.
San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan was heading south in the 15800 block of Interstate 10 West.
According to a San Antonio Police Department crash report obtained by the celebrity and entertainment news site, police say the incident happened Saturday, August 24 at the intersection of I-10 and Loop 1604.
SAPD wrote in a report that 21-year-old Sochan was driving his 2019 lime green sports car when he lost control and skidded off the left side of the guard rail. It is not known if his insurance will cover the damages.
Insurance will usually cover damage to sports cars only if the conditions are beyond the control of the driver.
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Sochan's car was the only one involved, according to the accident report. A video of the incident shot by onlookers also confirmed the one-car collision. No serious injuries were reported, and EMS services were denied.
Although speed was cited as a major factor in the crash, officials said no charges have been filed. The rear passenger side scrapes the side of the concrete barriers near the median. The front bumper was also heavily damaged in the accident.
Sochan reportedly bought a $240,000 Porsche as a first birthday present in May 2023.
According to a Texas Department of Transportation crash report, Jeremy Sochan was southbound in the 15800 block of Interstate 10 West. It was near the Dominion neighborhood when he crashed his Porsche into the guard post.
“[Sochan] he said he was in charge of SB [southbound] in the listed area when he lost control of his vehicle and hit the left rail/bridge,” said the crash report, via MYSA. “TxDOT was contacted and updated on the damage listed.”
Sochan bought a sports car as a first birthday present in May 2023, according to a US Sun report. His rare, luxurious car is hard to find at dealerships. Porsche San Antonio sells Porsche cars and SUVs for sale starting at $291,000.
In addition, Jeremy Sochan was the ninth pick of the Spurs in the 2022 NBA draft out of Baylor University. After his first two years in the league, the forward averaged 11.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.
In 74 games (73 starts) with San Antonio last season, he averaged career highs of 11.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 29.6 minutes per contest while shooting 43.8% from the field. and a career best 30.8% from three-point range. and 77.1% at the free throw line.
Additionally, in San Antonio's 137-135 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on November 30, 2023, the forward recorded a game-high 33 points in 35 minutes as a starter. He finished 12-of-14 (85.7%) shooting from the floor, and made all three 3-pointers and all six free throws.
In July 2022, Sochan signed a four-year, $23.05 million rookie-scale contract with the Spurs.
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