BMW M5 driver wanted by California police was so easy to find because his car is so orange
Published on Jul 06, 2025 at 6:59 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jul 06, 2025 at 6:59 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This BMW M5 driver in Modesto, California, is probably regretting driving a clownfish orange car.
The driver evaded a pursuit at speeds of over 100MPH, according to the police.
They didn’t catch the driver right then, but they managed to track the car after.
It’s easy to see how.
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How the police tracked down this BMW M5
The driver of this BMW M5 in Modesto, California, was clocked speeding at 100MPH+, according to the police.
They didn’t manage to catch him, but they did manage to track his car down precisely because it was just so easily recognizable.
The very next day, police officers managed to identify the clownfish orange car, in no small part thanks to the incredible paint. They then obtained a warrant and seized it.
The Police Department actually said as much.
“It kinda stands out,” law enforcement wrote in an Instagram post.
This M5, which is a couple of generations old, is painted in clownfish orange.
Based on the only picture shared by the police department, it does look like actual paint, not a vinyl wrap. Which is interesting because BMW doesn’t offer that particular shade of orange.
An expensive ‘punishment’
The Modesto Police Department said the car will be impounded for 30 days, which is going to cost the owner a pretty penny.
According to Modbee.com, drivers could pay anywhere from $39-$65 a day for their impounded car. So that’s probably going to be north of $2,000 including fees.
This, presumably, is on top of the speeding ticket.
It’s a hefty sum.
In fact, it’s enough to buy a long list of used cars, and even some new ones, for that matter.
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
