Filmmaker Michael Bay is taking legal action against two women, alleging they caused significant damage to his property in Bel Air during a hit-and-run incident. The lawsuit stems from an event that reportedly occurred in September 2024, where a vehicle crashed through his estate, resulting in extensive repairs.
According to information from TMZ, the women involved, identified as Angelica Silver and Shayra LaFuente, were driving a 2016 Cadillac ATS when the accident took place. At the time of the crash, Bay was not present at his residence and was reportedly out of state.
Bay claims that LaFuente was driving the vehicle at an unsafe speed and may have been under the influence. He alleges that Silver played a role in the incident by allowing LaFuente to operate the vehicle under those conditions. The crash reportedly caused the car to drive through Bay’s yard before colliding with a public streetlight.
The damages, according to the lawsuit filed by Bay, include destruction to his front gate fence, security camera system, irrigation pipes, landscaping, hedges, trees, and other vegetation. In total, he estimates that the necessary repairs will amount to $93,000.
In the aftermath of the crash, police reportedly used debris from the scene to identify those involved. Bay is seeking compensation for the repair costs as well as additional damages resulting from the incident.
Bay, known for his work on blockbuster films such as Transformers and Bad Boys, directed his last major feature film, Ambulance, in 2022. He later ventured into documentary filmmaking with We Are Storror, released in 2025.
