At first glance, it almost doesn’t look real.
A motorcycle somehow ended up perched on top of a parked car at a dealership in Shoreline, Washington, leaving people wondering how it could have happened.
Now, newly released surveillance video shows exactly what led up to the incredible crash.
The footage captures a rider practicing in a nearby parking lot before suddenly losing control. In just a few seconds, the motorcycle shoots over a curb, launches into the dealership lot, and lands on the roof of a parked car. The rider is thrown from the bike just before impact.
Watch the surveillance video below.
According to investigators, the rider wasn’t racing or showing off on a public road. He was simply practicing when things went wrong. Thankfully, he avoided serious injuries, although the motorcycle and the parked vehicle suffered significant damage.
As unbelievable as this crash is, it shouldn’t discourage riders from practicing. In fact, regular practice is one of the best ways to become a safer motorcyclist. Emergency braking, swerving, U-turns, clutch control, and slow-speed maneuvering are all skills that can save your life when they’re needed on the road.
The key is practicing in a large, open area that’s free of curbs, parked vehicles, light poles, and other hazards. Every rider—even those with years of experience—can benefit from refreshing the fundamentals in a safe environment.
This video is a reminder that mistakes can happen during training, but it’s far better to make a mistake in an empty parking lot than in traffic at highway speeds. The goal of practice isn’t perfection—it’s building the muscle memory that helps you react when a real emergency happens.
Check out the surveillance footage below and let us know your thoughts. Have you ever had a practice session teach you a lesson you’ll never forget?
That keeps the focus on the viral video while ending with an encouraging message about the value of rider training instead of making it seem like practice is dangerous.