Overview

• A white SUV towed a blue sedan backward with a chain on Houston's I-610, causing the sedan to swing uncontrollably across lanes after its axle broke.
• The sedan's driver, unable to afford a professional tow, enlisted a friend to attempt the unsafe maneuver, which was captured on video and widely shared online.
• Houston Police confirmed no injuries or crashes occurred and issued no citations for the towing method, citing the lack of resulting harm to others.
• The sedan driver was arrested on an unrelated out-of-state warrant from Georgia, while the SUV driver was not charged.
• The incident has sparked discussions on roadside safety, the dangers of improvised towing, and the role of social media in documenting real-time hazards.