Addressing the deadly Washington D.C. train crash Debbie Hersman of the National Transportation Safety Board said the operator of the train that “slammed into a stationary train in front of it apparently had activated the emergency brakes in a failed effort to stop before the accident.” as reported in the Washington Post. Hersman said the “emergency brake button, known as the ‘mushroom,’ was depressed, and the steel rails showed evidence that the brakes were engaged.”
Toyota Recalls Millions more
February 25, 2011
Toyota is recalling the 2008-2011 Lexus LX570, 2010 Toyota RAV4, 2009-2009 Toyota 4Runner, 2006-2007, Lexus RX 330, RX350,and RX 400,2004-2006 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid to replace floor mat and retention clips.