Bankrupt Runaway Prius Driver Faked "Unintended Acceleration?" Hoax Reports (merged)
03-11-10, 11:33 PM
#1
Bankrupt Runaway Prius Driver Faked "Unintended Acceleration?" Hoax Reports (merged)
Pretty interesting read ... and a very plausible theory.
http://jalopnik.com/5491101/did-bank...d-acceleration
http://jalopnik.com/5491101/did-bank...d-acceleration
Last edited by GiantsFan; 03-11-10 at 11:40 PM.
03-11-10, 11:42 PM
#4
yeah ... the prius has a brake override system ... after I saw this I knew it would turn out to be one of 2 things:
1)toyotas brake over ride doesnt work - toyota is in HUGE trouble
2)the guy is lying - a "copycat"
I think the answer is #2
1)toyotas brake over ride doesnt work - toyota is in HUGE trouble
2)the guy is lying - a "copycat"
I think the answer is #2
03-11-10, 11:54 PM
#5
He's a complete dirt bag, and Liar
[Video] http://www.fox40.com/news/headlines/...,4677651.story
1min14sec in "I just want help with a new vehicle, I lost my Toyota" - I instantly though ok so he wants a new - Free Toyota, I wouldn't be surprised if he tries to sue and get money as well.
I hope the probe uncovers his fraud and this guy gets what's coming to him.
[Video] http://www.fox40.com/news/headlines/...,4677651.story
1min14sec in "I just want help with a new vehicle, I lost my Toyota" - I instantly though ok so he wants a new - Free Toyota, I wouldn't be surprised if he tries to sue and get money as well.
I hope the probe uncovers his fraud and this guy gets what's coming to him.
Linked news vid confirms...
"I want a new car" -- he's FAILED to make the past 5 Prius car payments...
...previous neighbors are "glad he's gone"
he is an ex-Corvette club member...the club says they are "embarrassed he couldn't stop his car"...
Maybe this is a bit premature but if this is made public a la Balloon Boy (the above news article actually references that), it could actually turn public opinion on this issue!
03-12-10, 01:01 AM
#6
Lexus Fanatic
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: A better place
Posts: 7,285
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
LOL I hope this is publicized as much as the media did the whole 911 call and "scary" 20 min at 90 mph story!!!
Linked news vid confirms...
"I want a new car" -- he's FAILED to make the past 5 Prius car payments...
...previous neighbors are "glad he's gone"
he is an ex-Corvette club member...the club says they are "embarrassed he couldn't stop his car"...
Maybe this is a bit premature but if this is made public a la Balloon Boy (the above news article actually references that), it could actually turn public opinion on this issue!
Linked news vid confirms...
"I want a new car" -- he's FAILED to make the past 5 Prius car payments...
...previous neighbors are "glad he's gone"
he is an ex-Corvette club member...the club says they are "embarrassed he couldn't stop his car"...
Maybe this is a bit premature but if this is made public a la Balloon Boy (the above news article actually references that), it could actually turn public opinion on this issue!
.
03-12-10, 01:44 AM
#7
Lexus Connoisseur
A theory I heard today was that Sikes was driving on the freeway yappin on the phone, so when he spotted a CHP officer, he dialed 911 and came up with this BS story of SUA to 94mph for 20 mins. All this to evade a ticket.
Trending Topics
03-12-10, 01:49 AM
#8
Lexus Fanatic
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: A better place
Posts: 7,285
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
A very plausible theory, along with the other theory of him faking the whole thing just to possibly get some money out of this situation.
03-12-10, 03:35 AM
#12
Lexus Champion
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: NM
Posts: 1,751
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think he was just trying to evade a ticket somehow or trying to get attention or trying to get money. All of these are highly likely.
Now, if his car was one of the ones included in the recall, his story would be more believable.
Now, if his car was one of the ones included in the recall, his story would be more believable.
03-12-10, 04:04 AM
#13
Pole Position
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: ON
Posts: 344
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Here's a bit more tidbit:
http://jalopnik.com/5491543/bankrupt...t-swinger-site
Earlier today we broke a story about the San Diego runaway Toyota Prius driver James Sikes recently declaring bankruptcy. Now, a review of records shows a link to a sex site for couples and a series of mysterious thefts. UPDATE!
Following up on a tip sent to TTAC, a search of California Business Records shows the company Adutlswinglife LLC is owned by a Mr. James Sikes of Carlsbad, California. The company operates the website AdultSwingLife.com (NSFW), which advertises that it supports "The Adult lifestyle, wife swapping, hook-up, Swinger clubs, adult social club, booty call, Friends with Benefits, NASCA" with webchats, message boards and other services.
[Bankrupt Runaway Prius Driver Owns Adult Swinger Site]
An advertisement on the pro-swinging NASCA (NSFW) website includes an advertisement for the Adult Swing Life, which lists the number for the current real estate business of James and Patty Sikes.
[Bankrupt Runaway Prius Driver Owns Adult Swinger Site]
His bankruptcy also shows the theft of a saxophone, clothes and other items from a car in April of last year for which his insurance paid $7,400. There's also an anonymous tip on the site Hobbub.com claiming items were mysterously lifted from his foreclosed home before the bank took control of the property:
We were trying to buy a foreclosed house in San Diego last year. The previous owner (Jim and Patti Sikes….local realtors BTW) lost the house, but before giving posession back to the bank "someone" stole the ENTIRE kitchen out of the house……….Granite countertops, cabinets, appliances and even the lights!
All of this ads to the many questions surrounding the incident, which Toyota has shown they are unable to duplicate and has them mystified.
We sought comment from the lawyers representing the Sikes family but a receptionist at the firm says they would not be able to provide one at this time.
UPDATE: Questions regarding Jim Sikes' character continue to mount as a report from KTXL in Sacramento adds details of more thefts reported by Sikes, including $58,000 in jewelry, cash, and camera equipment. There's also this interesting tidbit:
A neighbor near Sikes' former home in Atwater mentioned the money problems to FOX40 News, adding, "I'm not surprised [if] he'd try to get money."
[...]
The Atwater neighbor says Sikes and his wife Patty had a reputation for other reasons.
"They might've been in the pornography business," neighbors said.
Might've been in the **** business? Isn't it a binary thing? You're in or you're out. Or you're in-and-out and thus in.
Following up on a tip sent to TTAC, a search of California Business Records shows the company Adutlswinglife LLC is owned by a Mr. James Sikes of Carlsbad, California. The company operates the website AdultSwingLife.com (NSFW), which advertises that it supports "The Adult lifestyle, wife swapping, hook-up, Swinger clubs, adult social club, booty call, Friends with Benefits, NASCA" with webchats, message boards and other services.
[Bankrupt Runaway Prius Driver Owns Adult Swinger Site]
An advertisement on the pro-swinging NASCA (NSFW) website includes an advertisement for the Adult Swing Life, which lists the number for the current real estate business of James and Patty Sikes.
[Bankrupt Runaway Prius Driver Owns Adult Swinger Site]
His bankruptcy also shows the theft of a saxophone, clothes and other items from a car in April of last year for which his insurance paid $7,400. There's also an anonymous tip on the site Hobbub.com claiming items were mysterously lifted from his foreclosed home before the bank took control of the property:
We were trying to buy a foreclosed house in San Diego last year. The previous owner (Jim and Patti Sikes….local realtors BTW) lost the house, but before giving posession back to the bank "someone" stole the ENTIRE kitchen out of the house……….Granite countertops, cabinets, appliances and even the lights!
All of this ads to the many questions surrounding the incident, which Toyota has shown they are unable to duplicate and has them mystified.
We sought comment from the lawyers representing the Sikes family but a receptionist at the firm says they would not be able to provide one at this time.
UPDATE: Questions regarding Jim Sikes' character continue to mount as a report from KTXL in Sacramento adds details of more thefts reported by Sikes, including $58,000 in jewelry, cash, and camera equipment. There's also this interesting tidbit:
A neighbor near Sikes' former home in Atwater mentioned the money problems to FOX40 News, adding, "I'm not surprised [if] he'd try to get money."
[...]
The Atwater neighbor says Sikes and his wife Patty had a reputation for other reasons.
"They might've been in the pornography business," neighbors said.
Might've been in the **** business? Isn't it a binary thing? You're in or you're out. Or you're in-and-out and thus in.
http://jalopnik.com/5491543/bankrupt...t-swinger-site
03-12-10, 04:25 AM
#15
Lexus Champion
Does the Prius have the odd gearshift, like the HS250?