Young used car salesman writes off £100k BMW SUV on test drive after losing control and hitting a house

A VIDEO shows the aftermath of a young car salesman who managed to write off a £100k BMW SUV.

Locals were shocked to discover the young salesman crashed the BMW X6 into a house.

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The 18-year-old car dealer employee lost control of the BMW while two passengers were on a test drive.

The car ended up 10 feet away from a garden office, where the owner usually works.

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The accident took place in a suburb of Chicago called Elmhurst in the US.

Police confirmed that an employee was taking two people on a test drive when he lost control of the car and ran right into the garage.

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Speaking to the American television channel , the homeowner, Eric Bowgren, said: "I was just sitting in my office working. I heard a loud crash (and the) corner of the house was blown out.

"So, I think somebody lost control of their car and drove into our house. About ten feet in front of me."

The two passengers were rushed to Edward-Elmhurst Hospital with minor injuries.

The 18-year-old car dealership employee was arrested and charged with reckless driving, disobeying a traffic control device, improper lane use and driving too fast for the conditions.

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The BMW was impounded by the police and is now under investigation.

The X6 the dealer was driving can get from 0-60mph in 5.1 seconds and has a top speed of 155mph.

People were quick to comment on the video.

One said: "Everyone thinks they are smart, though."

Another said: "Of course, he did haha."

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