More Toyota accidents allegedly caused by sudden acceleration occur in Wisconsin, Canada
The past few days have seen a new rash of stories about run amok. First, a 2009 struck a house in Hamilton, Ontario. According to The Hamilton Spectator, the driver said he lost control of the vehicle after experiencing uncontrolled acceleration. While 2009-2010 Venzas were recalled for the infamous floor-mat issue, police have yet to determine whether the Hamilton incident was a result of faulty hardware or driver error. No one was injured.
The Seboygan Press is also reporting that a 2009 accelerated and climbed a small embankment while the driver had her foot on the brake in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. The 76 year-old driver, Myrna Marseille, suffered a broken sternum from the impact. In Marseille’s case, her Camry had already been serviced to correct the floor mat interference issue.
The reports join those of a San Diego man who had to to help him slow down his after high-speed stint on the interstate and another Prius . In the California case, both the NHTSA and found nothing wrong with the car (though the may differ). Likewise, the New York incident was found to be driver error.
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