Los Angeles Man Who ShutDown 110 Freeway To Film Music Video Now Faces Multiple Charges: What Really Went Down
A Los Angeles man is now facing serious consequences after allegedly shutting down the 110 Freeway to film a music video.
This moment went down on November 22, 2023, when prosecutors say Eduardo Erik MartÃnez, a 31-year-old Los Angeles resident, allegedly organized a full takeover on the 110 Freeway during rush hour near the 9th Street off-ramp. Authorities claim he had several vehicles block lanes so he could film a music video while cars spun donuts around him.
The whole thing, according to officials, wasn’t just chaotic but dangerous, reckless, and designed solely for social media clout.
District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman spoke on the incident saying, “This was incredibly reckless behavior, all in search of a ‘viral moment’ on social media. If you choose to treat our streets like your own personal playground, you will find yourself in a criminal courtroom.”
MartÃnez has pleaded not guilty to one felony count of conspiracy to commit exhibition of speed and two felony vandalism charges.
Prosecutors also revealed that he’s facing an additional vandalism charge for allegedly damaging a courthouse bench back in October during a separate court appearance.
And with all these accusations stacking up, MartÃnez could be looking at a maximum of four years and four months in jail if convicted.
What makes this case stand out isn’t just the act itself. It’s the growing conversation around stunt culture, viral video pressure, and how far people will go to chase attention. Los Angeles has seen countless street takeovers, but shutting down a major freeway during peak traffic hours pushes the conversation to a whole new level. Residents are frustrated, city officials are making examples out of people, and prosecutors are clearly done playing around.
As this case moves forward, it doesn’t just highlight one man’s alleged actions. It forces Los Angeles to confront a bigger question: How do you keep a city safe when social media is rewarding dangerous behavior more than ever? And what does accountability look like in the age of viral fame?