Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan crashes $240K Porsche in Texas

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan crashed his $240,000 Porsche 911 GT3 RS on a Texas highway over the weekend, a source confirmed the incident to TMZ Sports.

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan was traveling south in the 15800 block of Interstate 10 West

According to a San Antonio Police Department accident report obtained by the celebrity and entertainment news site, officers said the incident occurred on Saturday, August 24, at the intersection of I-10 and Loop 1604.

The SAPD wrote in the report that Sochan, 21, was driving his lime green 2019 sports car when he lost control and slid into the left side of a guardrail. It is not known whether his insurance will cover the damages.

Normally, insurance only covers damage to sports cars when the circumstances are beyond the driver’s control.

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According to the accident report, Sochan’s car was the only one involved. The aftermath video, filmed by bystanders, also confirmed the single-vehicle crash. No serious injuries were reported and EMS services were denied.

Although speed was cited as the primary factor in the crash, officials said no criminal charges will be filed. The rear passenger side scraped against the concrete barriers along the freeway ramp. The front bumper also sustained severe damage in the crash.

Sochan reportedly bought the Porsche in May 2023 for $240,000 as an early birthday present

According to the Texas Department of Transportation crash report, Jeremy Sochan was driving south in the 15800 block of Interstate 10 West, near the Dominion neighborhood, when he crashed his Porsche into a guardrail.

“(Sochan) stated he was headed SB (southbound) at the stated location when he lost control of his vehicle and struck the left guardrail/bridge,” the crash report, via MYSA, reads. “TxDOT was contacted and advised of the stated damage.”

Sochan bought the sports car as an early birthday present in May 2023, according to a report from the US Sun. His rare luxury vehicle is hard to find at dealerships. Porsche San Antonio sells Porsche-branded cars and SUVs for as much as $291,000.

Additionally, Jeremy Sochan was the Spurs’ ninth overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft out of Baylor University. After his first two years in the league, the forward is averaging 11.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game.

In 74 games (73 as a starter) for San Antonio last season, he averaged 11.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 29.6 minutes per game while connecting on 43.8% of his shots, 30.8% from 3-point range and 77.1% from the free throw line.

Additionally, in San Antonio’s 137–135 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Nov. 30, 2023, the forward recorded a career-high 33 points in 35 minutes as a starter. He completed 12 of 14 (85.7%) shots from the floor and made all three 3-pointers and all six free throws.

In July 2022, Sochan signed a four-year rookie contract worth $23.05 million with the Spurs.