Drunk Driver who Parked on Train Tracks saved by Passersby
A 34-year-old Orlando woman who parked her car on the Washington Street railroad tracks in downtown Orlando was pulled from her car by good Samaritans moments before a train slammed into the vehicle. Orlando police say that they arrested the woman and charged her with DUI property damage and personal injury. When police arrived on the scene and began questioning the woman, she told them that she had driven her car from "Wall Street" off Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando before parking the vehicle.
Toyota Ordered to Pay $1.2 Billion Fine for Concealing Knowledge of Sudden Acceleration Problems
Japanese automaker Toyota Corp. has been ordered to pay a $1.2 billion fine for knowingly concealing information about sudden acceleration problems in many of its vehicles. U.S. Attorney Gen. Eric Holder issued a statement that said "Toyota intentionally concealed information" and misled the public about the danger that some Toyota and Lexus models might suddenly accelerate and cause drivers to lose control of their vehicle. Saying that the automaker had deliberately avoided taking responsibility after customers began complaining about the problems in 2009, Holder went on to say that the fine is "the largest criminal penalty imposed on a car company in the history of the United States," and that the record fine is merited by "shameful" conduct on the company’s part.
Palm Bay becomes First Central Florida City to Remove Red Light Cameras
In a move that Orlando auto accident attorneys are following closely, Palm Bay authorities recently voted to remove red light cameras installed in the city in 2009. In a recent meeting of city planners, officials voted 4 to 1 to remove red light cameras, making Palm Bay the first central Florida city to remove them. During the meeting, city officials decided not to renew their contract with Gatso, the company that installed the cameras and takes part of the revenue from each fine. Palm Bay’s contract with the company is set to expire in April 2014.
Honda Recalls Minivans for Potential Fire Risk
Honda recently announced a voluntary recall for nearly 900,000 of its Odyssey minivans for potential fire risks. The automaker reported that the recall affects 886,815 Odyssey models from the 2005 to 2010 model years due to problems with a cover on the vehicle’s fuel strainer. Honda says that the cover of the strainer, located at the top of the gas tank, could crack over time and lead to a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.
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