Chevy Camaro Crashes Backwards Into Mercedes G-Wagen in Alleged Hit-for-Hire Attack

Owners say the bizarre incident was no accident, offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A Chevrolet Camaro was captured on surveillance video violently crashing backwards into a parked Mercedes-AMG G63 SUV in Northwest Miami-Dade, Florida. The owners of the $185,000 G-Wagen, which had been purchased just three weeks prior, claim the incident was a deliberate attack, not an accident, and are offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Why it matters

The alleged targeted attack on the luxury vehicle raises serious safety concerns for the owners, who believe the perpetrators may have been involved in a planned hit-for-hire scheme. Incidents of vehicle-related crimes and vandalism have been an ongoing issue in the Miami area.

The details

According to the owners, Adrian Fatjo and Claudia Valeria, security footage shows two vehicles, including a red Camaro, making multiple passes in front of their home around 5 a.m. on February 1. The Camaro then sped backwards and intentionally crashed into the G-Wagen. Police confirmed the Camaro had been stolen from a nearby home just minutes before the incident.

  • The incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  • The Mercedes-AMG G63 SUV had been purchased by Valeria just three weeks prior to the crash.

The players

Adrian Fatjo

The owner of the Mercedes-AMG G63 SUV that was targeted in the alleged hit-for-hire crash.

Claudia Valeria

The girlfriend of Adrian Fatjo and the recent purchaser of the Mercedes-AMG G63 SUV.

Broward County Crime Stoppers

The organization that is accepting tips and information related to the incident.

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What they’re saying

“There was a getaway vehicle; they literally crashed on purpose to hit this vehicle specifically.”

— Adrian Fatjo, Owner of the Mercedes-AMG G63 SUV (7 News Miami)

“We are offering a reward of $15,000 because the fact that someone would steal the red Camaro and have a getaway vehicle while wearing a mask raises serious safety concerns for us.”

— Adrian Fatjo, Owner of the Mercedes-AMG G63 SUV (Instagram)

What’s next

Anyone with information on the crash is urged to contact Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

The takeaway

This alleged targeted attack on a luxury vehicle highlights the ongoing issues with vehicle-related crimes and vandalism in the Miami area, and the owners' concerns for their personal safety raise questions about the need for stronger measures to address such incidents in the community.