Houston Dante Brown’s axle disaster unfolds after a single chain tow attempt on Interstate 610 with his girlfriend’s Ford Expedition. The result? Snapped axle, wild fishtailing, and bemused police. Brown’s lack of communication and her laughter add absurdity to this chaotic roadside saga.

Neither driver had proper towing gear when the Saab’s rear axle broke loose, creating a rolling hazard. Police arrived to laughter and confusion, but only an old warrant—not the dangerous driving—prompted Brown’s arrest. DIY car towing fails rarely end so dramatically.

Attaching a tow chain to a rear axle is so risky that mechanics warn it can destroy a car in seconds—just as Brown’s did on I-610.