When its accelerator apparently became stuck, a car containing 4 people crashed into several objects, finally landing in the San Diego river where it became engulfed in flames. Shortly prior to the accident, a passenger believed to be the driver’s wife made a desperation call to local police, explaining that their accelerator had become stuck. A witness reported that the car was headed down hill, continuing down a road at an estimated 100 mph. Evidently, the driver was not able to stop the car, and ended up crashing into an SUV. The car then continued through a fence, into an embankment, and then rolled over multiple times. Finally landing in the river, the car burst into flames, leaving no survivors from its 4 occupants.
The male driver involved in the accident was later found to be an off-duty CHP officer, Saylor, accompanied in the Lexus by his wife and kids. The driver of the SUV was taken in with moderate injuries.
In this accident, it seems one possible cause was a defect in the accelerator, which brings up the matter of product liability. If you or a loved one really has been killed or injured from a defective car or other product, you have the right to take legal action. To recieve a free consultation from our personal injury lawyers, call us at 858.909.9090.
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