Two Men Staged Car Crashes for Cash | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Two New York men got caught running a high-stakes car crash scam after a viral dashcam video exposed their staged accidents. Jaime Huiracocha and Victor Murillo orchestrated at least three fake collisions between August and October last year, using different cars and riders to file bogus insurance claims for payouts. The investigation exploded after the video went viral, leading detectives to uncover two more crashes on the Nassau Expressway — with Murillo consistently behind the wheel. This isn’t just petty fraud; it’s driving up insurance costs for everyone. Governor Kathy Hochul is…