Highway Patrol rescues driver caught in malfunctioning Toyota Prius

A California Highway Patrol helped stop a runaway Toyota Prius after the car's accelerator became stuck at high speed.

Highway Patrol rescues driver caught in malfunctioning Toyota Prius
Tue, 09 Mar, 2010 - 08:17

A California Highway Patrol helped stop a runaway Toyota Prius after the car's accelerator became stuck at high speed.

Driver James Sikes said he phoned police for help after he lost control on a highway.

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