Flames erupted from electrical lines in Mesa Monday, igniting a car on fire after a driver pushed the gas pedal instead of the brakes near Greenfield and Broadway roads, police said.A car was exiting the bank on the west side of Greenfield Road about 4:45 p.m. and was about to make a left-hand turn to head north on Greenfield Road, police said, but the driver pushed the accelerator instead of the brakes and lost control.The car then struck a utility pole, sparking a fire.Police said the driver escaped from the car with only a few minor scrapes.
Man pushes gas instead of brakesJune 26th, 2007, 12:25 pm · Post a Comment · posted by Katie McDevittLeave a Reply |
