Toyota's $2,300,000,000 Mistake

The last seconds of the call are horrifying. Imagine seeing a group of cars getting closer and closer, but you're powerless to stop. Only in dreams have I ever felt something like this.

That seems like a massive oversight on Toyotas part. I mean pumping your brake is something that should not stop your brakes from working in any situation especially when your accelerator is stuck wide open. How scary.

Props to the Dad for being such a hero for driving off the road to save many people on the highway. Rest in Peace.

3:29 when he first said this my heart started racing

The fact that he was able to consider the lives of others during the most scary and stressful moment in his life is extremely respectable. God bless him and the family.

That 911 dispatcher was very likely traumatized by this. My older sister has been a dispatcher for almost 20 years and she has had some calls that tore her up.

Very sad this happened but one thing that everyone forgets is that even in automatic cars you can still shift into neutral while driving and knowing that could have save alot of people from this incident

PSA. Accelerator Stuck? Unintended Acceleration? First thing put to neutral and brake. Learn where your car's neutral is and practice engaging it

That's a very brave man to turn off the road in order to not hurt anyone else

The fact that the call cut off sends chills down my spine Rip mark and ur family

"Pray.." "NO NO AHHHHHH-" beep Broke my heart...

For those who didn’t watch the full video (please do, it’s pretty good!): He couldn’t stop the car, and as he approached the intersection, he drove into a ditch to avoid colliding with anyone else. Here’s a quote from the video that pretty much explains it: “In the real world, people will actually lift the foot off the brake- perhaps to pump the brakes, to get more power- maybe trying to fiddle with a floor mat.. but the point is, when you lift your foot off the brake even one time, you lose your power assistance, and it becomes almost impossible to stop it.” So he struggled with a loose floor mat, and power-assisted brakes.

Mark is an absolute hero. Good on him for saving as many lives as he could. Rest in peace to him and his family.

I think the most amazing part of this story, received very little attention. Regardless of reason, in the face of danger, the driver still considered the lives of others. He actions were selfless and honorable.

Thank you for the great summary. I've been having a hard time finding a condensed source of information that gives all the necessary information. Most sources ended up leaving out a bunch of details.

In regards to the brake override system. The brake override system, also known as Brake-Override System (BOS) or Brake Pedal Override System (BPO), is designed to prioritize the brake command over the accelerator in situations where both pedals are pressed simultaneously. Its purpose is to enhance safety by allowing drivers to bring the vehicle to a stop in case of unintended acceleration. Technically, the brake override system typically involves sensors and electronic control units (ECUs) that monitor input from the brake and accelerator pedals. When the system detects simultaneous inputs, it prioritizes the brake signal, cutting engine power and allowing the vehicle to be brought to a stop safely. However, in the case of the Toyota recall incidents, a malfunction occurred in some instances where pumping the brake pedal during unintended acceleration led to a loss of power brake hydraulic support. This means that the brake pedal became less effective in stopping the vehicle, potentially complicating the driver's ability to bring the car to a halt. The exact technical intricacies and the root cause of the malfunction can be complex and might involve issues with the electronic control systems, sensor calibration, or other factors that led to unintended consequences in certain scenarios. Investigations and improvements were made by Toyota and other automotive manufacturers to address these issues and enhance the reliability of brake override systems. Asked gpt to brake it down 🎉

I remember being TAUGHT to pump the break if I was ever driving and my brakes stopped working. I think it's fair to say that many others have been told this as well.

I can’t imagine the thought process going on in this man’s mind right now. It’s incredible!! Knowing he’s potentially going to die along with several of the most important people in his life.. and still having the mindset to run into the ditch instead of hurting others. This guy is the epitome of a hero in my book! RIP.

Peace to Mark, his family, and The 90 other🕊️❤

This reminds me of back when I was taking driving lessons. I was learning in a Toyota Yaris. On one of the lessons, the floor mat got loose and kept the gas pedal down. As a learner driver this freaked me the hell out. Fortunately it was a manual gear box and my instructor was calm, so he had me put the car into neutral and slow to a halt before adjusting the mat.