Lexus Hybrid - Explosion (merged threads) Update: It was a planted bomb.
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Lexus Hybrid - Explosion (merged threads) Update: It was a planted bomb.
I just saw this in the news -- quite morbid, and unfortunate, to say the least.
Pending investigation; no one can say for sure if the explosion was as a result of mechanical failure, or if there was tampering involved..
just as an FYI to be on the watch for any TSBs / recalls that may be associated, depending on the outcome.
http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9786392
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS (WMC) - A car belonging to a West Memphis doctor exploded this morning when he got into the car according to West Memphis Police.
This happened at 8 a.m. at Doctor Trent Pierce's home on North Avalon and West Cooper in West Memphis.
Pierce has been airlifted to the Med in Memphis in extremely critical condition according to West Memphis Police Chief Bob Paudert.
Police are not sure what happened.
ATF, FBI and other investigators are on the scene trying to figure out what happened.
The car was a Lexus hybrid.
Dr. Pierce is a family doctor who specializes in asthma.
He is also the Chairman of the Arkansas State Medical Board.
Pending investigation; no one can say for sure if the explosion was as a result of mechanical failure, or if there was tampering involved..
just as an FYI to be on the watch for any TSBs / recalls that may be associated, depending on the outcome.
http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9786392
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS (WMC) - A car belonging to a West Memphis doctor exploded this morning when he got into the car according to West Memphis Police.
This happened at 8 a.m. at Doctor Trent Pierce's home on North Avalon and West Cooper in West Memphis.
Pierce has been airlifted to the Med in Memphis in extremely critical condition according to West Memphis Police Chief Bob Paudert.
Police are not sure what happened.
ATF, FBI and other investigators are on the scene trying to figure out what happened.
The car was a Lexus hybrid.
Dr. Pierce is a family doctor who specializes in asthma.
He is also the Chairman of the Arkansas State Medical Board.
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Just saw this on Fox News. Possible it was the recalled fuel line?
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/myfox/pa...Y&pageId=3.2.1
http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/myfox/pa...Y&pageId=3.2.1
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WMC-TV West Memphis: Doctor's Lexus Hybrid Explodes
Doctor's car explodes in West Memphis
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS (WMC) - A car belonging to a West Memphis doctor exploded this morning when he got into the car according to West Memphis Police.
This happened at 8 a.m. at Doctor Trent Pierce's home on North Avalon Street and West Cooper Avenue in West Memphis.
Pierce has been airlifted to the Med in Memphis in extremely critical condition according to West Memphis Police Chief Bob Paudert.
Police are not sure what happened, but right now they do not believe foul play is involved.
ATF, FBI and other investigators are on the scene trying to figure out what happened.
The car was a Lexus hybrid.
Dr. Pierce is a family doctor who specializes in asthma.
He is also the Chairman of the Arkansas State Medical Board.
He is married and has two children.
Dr. Pierce has been in private practice since 1983.
This happened at 8 a.m. at Doctor Trent Pierce's home on North Avalon Street and West Cooper Avenue in West Memphis.
Pierce has been airlifted to the Med in Memphis in extremely critical condition according to West Memphis Police Chief Bob Paudert.
Police are not sure what happened, but right now they do not believe foul play is involved.
ATF, FBI and other investigators are on the scene trying to figure out what happened.
The car was a Lexus hybrid.
Dr. Pierce is a family doctor who specializes in asthma.
He is also the Chairman of the Arkansas State Medical Board.
He is married and has two children.
Dr. Pierce has been in private practice since 1983.
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In before the "Lexus hybrids are the devils chariot and are the reason the economy sucks"
Way to early to tell what happened but I am sure we will stay updated. I am sure Lexus engineers are just as curious.
When turning on a Lexus hybrid, only the batteries turn on intially, the gas engine does not turn on.
Popcorn get your fresh popcorn!
Way to early to tell what happened but I am sure we will stay updated. I am sure Lexus engineers are just as curious.
When turning on a Lexus hybrid, only the batteries turn on intially, the gas engine does not turn on.
Popcorn get your fresh popcorn!
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this is not the case with the 400h since that model still doesnt have the smart access push button start. plus, if it was cold, the engine would have to start up before the batteries kicked in