In a bizarre incident that has the internet buzzing this week, a Florida man arrested after crashing a stolen BMW offered police a defense straight out of a science fiction novel. 36-year-old Calvin Johnson, who was pulled from the burning wreckage of the luxury convertible in Ormond Beach, insisted to baffled officers that he hadn't stolen the car at all—he had simply "teleported" into the driver's seat moments before the accident.
The High-Speed Crash and "Sci-Fi" Defense
The chaotic scene unfolded when Ormond Beach police and Volusia Sheriff’s deputies responded to a major crash at the intersection of Old Dixie Highway and Plantation Oaks Boulevard. Authorities found a 2018 BMW 230i convertible mangled and engulfed in flames after reportedly traveling at speeds exceeding 130 mph. But it was the driver's explanation that turned a standard grand theft auto case into a viral sensation.
Bodycam footage captures a bloodied and dazed Johnson sitting on a curb nearby, offering a surreal explanation for his presence in the vehicle. When an officer asked how he got into the car, Johnson replied, "I don't know, I teleported or something." As deputies tried to make sense of the situation, Johnson doubled down on his supernatural claims, telling them, "I don't know how I got in the car. They told me, the X-Men, to do it."
"You Saved Me From the Aliens"
The exchange grew even stranger as medical personnel attended to Johnson's injuries. Clearly disoriented, he thanked the law enforcement officers for their intervention, but not for the reason they expected. "You saved me from the aliens," he told the deputies, adding that voices in his head had instructed him to enter the vehicle. This bizarre dialogue has since circulated widely on social media, cementing Johnson's status as the latest "Florida Man" legend.
How the BMW Was Stolen
Despite Johnson's claims of interstellar travel and mutant intervention, police investigation revealed a much more terrestrial explanation for the theft. The incident began at Bicentennial Park, where the BMW's owner had made a critical error: leaving the convertible top down with the keys sitting in the cup holder while he walked his dog.
Witnesses at the park described seeing Johnson loitering in the area moments before the theft. One bystander recounted a strange interaction where Johnson asked for a lighter. "I thought, 'how does he have a BMW if he doesn't even have a lighter for a cigarette?'" the witness told investigators. Moments later, Johnson allegedly hopped into the unlocked vehicle and sped away, leading to the catastrophic crash just miles down the road.
Charges and Aftermath
Unsurprisingly, the "teleportation" defense did not hold up against the physical evidence. Johnson was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries before being booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail. He faces multiple charges, including grand theft of a motor vehicle and driving with a suspended or revoked license.
While the BMW was a total loss—reduced to a charred scrap of metal—miraculously, no other drivers were seriously injured during the 130 mph joyride. As the bodycam footage continues to rack up views online, it serves as a dual reminder: always take your keys with you, and never underestimate the creativity of a Florida man in a tight spot.
