The Blotter: Brian Ross Investigates

New York Runaway Toyota Prius a Case of Driver Error?

New computer data has cast doubt on a case of an alleged "runaway" Prius in Harrison, N.Y. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today said an examination of the "vehicle's onboard computer systems" found there was "no application of the brakes and the throttle was fully open." The findings contradict the driver's claim that she was had hit the brakes, but they failed to stop the car. On the morning of Tuesday, March 9, a 56-year-old woman in Harrison said her Prius...Full Story
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