A forgotten gas tank turned a simple airport ride into a dangerous ordeal
Summary
– Nikki Bella nearly crashed after Brie Bella forgot to fill their shared car
– Police helped move Nikki’s vehicle from the freeway and arrange fuel
– Brie had borrowed the car so she could fly to visit a man
Nikki Bella recalled a frightening freeway incident that happened when she and Brie Bella were 19 and sharing one car.
Nikki said Brie told her the tank was full before Nikki drove her to the airport. After dropping Brie off, Nikki’s car suddenly stopped in the fast lane on a California freeway.
A police officer arrived but could not safely leave his vehicle. He instructed Nikki to put the car in neutral, then pushed it toward an exit while traffic was stopped.
Nikki misunderstood the instructions and thought the brakes would not work. Near the exit, she pulled the emergency brake and nearly flipped the car before finally stopping.
The officer discovered that the car had run out of gas. Nikki said she never checked the fuel gauge because she trusted Brie’s claim that the tank had been filled.
With little money and rain making matters worse, Nikki waited for a tow truck to bring fuel. She later learned Brie had flown to visit a man, making the exhausting ordeal even more frustrating.
Years later, the twins can laugh about the story, but Nikki’s experience remains a reminder to check the gas gauge yourself.
