"Some reports the party was trying to flee the scene". Ummm... I'm sure the driver of the truck was thinking, "She's pulling a little to the left, but I don't think anyone will notice if we high-tail it outta here!"
I want to know the make of that tire. I'm always looking for a tire with a decent "compact car ejection" rating, but oddly the manufacturers don't readily disclose them. That tire had it and "second-round kick in the arse" capabilities as well!