The article says the two young men were thrown from the vehicle, which makes me wonder if they were wearing seatbelts.
The mother says that lots of kids rented sports cars, Lamborghinis and Maseratis included. I find it hard to believe any car rental company would rent expensive cars (any car) to teenagers. So how did they manage it?
Very sad no matter the circumstances. Even though the mother was defending herself and rationalizing her decision, I am inclined to believe she will suffer the rest of her life for the decision to put her teen son into that sports car.