A major crash was reported late wednesday night by Newport Beach Police as they found the wreckage of a 2004 Ferrari Modena driven by Tapout clothing founder Charles “Mask” Lewis. According to early reports, a white 1977 Porsche 911 was racing the Ferrari down the boulevard at an elevated rate of speed (over 130 mph) and the vehicles struck, sending the Ferrari into the curb, flipping it over and crashing into a light pole. The vehicle subsequently split in half and ejected both passengers, Charles Lewis and a female that remains in critical condition. Lewis was reported dead at the scene with the car visibly split in half and its passengers laying on the road next to the wreckage. The driver of the Porsche (whose name will not be disclosed by Newport Beach Police) was charged with multiple accounts of driving violations and gross vehicular manslaughter.
“He apparently lost control of the vehicle, hit the curb and a light pole,” said Lt. Steve Shulman. “It broke up in several pieces.”
Tuned will be in touch with NB Police for further comment.