The San Diego County Grand Jury has indicted 21 people following a six-month investigation into an alleged conspiracy to stage illegal races on local freeways, law enforcement announced Friday.
Dist. Atty. Summer Stephan said the racing occurred in March 2025 on five separate occasions in various parts of the county. The defendants allegedly used social media to organize the events, holding races on freeways and performing “donuts” and “burnouts” in front of spectators.
She said the defendants were arrested or surrendered on Jan. 6, and arraignments are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 12, 13 and 15.
“Racing down our freeways at extremely hazardous speeds with reckless disregard for other drivers and families sharing the roadways is a recipe for a catastrophe,” Stephan said. “This indictment is a warning to anyone even thinking of engaging in a speed contest that this illegal behavior will not be tolerated and you will be held accountable.”
Stephan’s office said many of the vehicles involved were modified, sometimes illegally, to enhance performance. Freeway races took place on Interstates 8, 805 and 15, with speeds sometimes exceeding 150 miles per hour, and cars maneuvering through and around traffic.
Local law enforcement has seized 16 of the vehicles involved, including:
Two Dodge Charger SRTs One Dodge Charger R/T One Chevrolet Camaro One Ford Mustang Three Dodge Challenger “Hellcats” One Dodge Charger One BMW 8 Series One Chevrolet Corvette One Honda Civic Type R One Dodge Durango SRT Two Jeep Grand Cherokee “Trackhawks” One McLaren.The investigation involved law enforcement agencies throughout San Diego County, including San Diego Police, California Highway Patrol, the Narcotics Task Force, the Regional Auto Theft Task Force, Chula Vista Police Department, La Mesa Police Department, San Diego Sheriff’s Office, Escondido Police Department, and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
“This Grand Jury indictment reflects the hard work of our investigators and shows that when residents raise concerns, the city and county take action,” said San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl.
Stephan’s office said illegal speed contests are highly dangerous and have caused six fatalities and numerous injuries over the last four years.
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