Who is at fault, the driver or Toyota? In a bizarre turn of events, Toyota’s recent recall problems may free an imprisoned man. Koua Fong Lee, a Hmong immigrant with only a year of driving experience, was involved in a fatal accident in June 2006. Lee claimed his 1996 Toyota Camry would not stop. The alleged out of control Camry struck an Oldsmobile parked at a red light at a speed of approximately 70 to 90 mph. The accident resulted in the death of three people. A jury did not believe that Lee attempted to stop his vehicle and as a result he was sentenced to eight years in prison. Lee contested he attempted to stop the car, but was unable too. A city mechanic inspected the brakes and testified that they appeared fine. The prosecutor during the trial argued that Lee must of hit the gas by mistake. Lee is now hoping to get his case reopened and is now claiming that his vehicle must of suffered from the same acceleration problems several Toyota models are being recalled for

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