Rivian crashes into Hollywood restaurant [update: driven by Ferris Bueller's Day Off star Alan Ruck]

[Whale Blubber]

The article indicated one person was injured, but it doesn't say the crash caused the injury. It is possible at least that the injury caused the crash—that this was a result of a medical episode. It is also entirely possible that's not what happened. Either way, that's some interesting footage, and the R1T looked *strong,* like Walter Payton stiff arming through traffic.

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[ohseedee]

probably mashing the accelerator thinking it was the break.

Nah, my theory is his wisecracking buddy in the passenger said "cool truck, but does it rev like my TRX?"

 

[FooF]

https://www.tmz.com/2023/11/01/rivian-truck-crash-alan-ruck-succession-pizza-shop/

 

[Twitter Fingers]

Makes more sense now. He was spinning the wheels to unwind the mileage and it took off on him.

 

[Hillbilly]

Because sometimes a negative yelp review isn't good enough.

 

[WSea]

Ah missed that haha

You were right

 

[COdogman]

 

[Duper77]

Good ol case of pedal confusion. Been several people complaining about it here.

Probably drunk or high

 

[Yossarian]

I bet one of you small dog owners got your chihuahua stuck under the brake pedal.

I heard of a case a long time ago when a 20 pound fresh turkey that was thoughtlessly placed unsecured on the front bench seat of a Buick Le Sabre, took off on its own when the driver braked for a right-hand curve on a two-lane road. The bird rocketed off the seat, into the driver's floor area and pinned his foot down on the accelerator pedal in the middle of the turn. The surprise, sudden acceleration sent the car hurtling into the adjacent lane. Luckily for all, traffic was light, and the driver was able to throw the car into neutral via the column shifter and swerve back into his lane before encountering an oncoming vehicle. The offending bird spent the remainder of the drive on the floor in the rear passenger seat area before gracing the Thanksgiving table a few days later. Guests remarked that the turkey was the most tender they had ever eaten.

Don't ask me how I know this.

 

[COdogman]

I heard of a case a long time ago when a 20 pound fresh turkey that was thoughtlessly placed unsecured on the front bench seat of a Buick Le Sabre, took off on its own when the driver braked for a right-hand curve on a two-lane road. The bird rocketed off the seat, into the driver's floor area and pinned his foot down on the accelerator pedal in the middle of the turn. The surprise, sudden acceleration sent the car hurtling into the adjacent lane. Luckily for all, traffic was light, and the driver was able to throw the car into neutral via the column shifter and swerve back into his lane before encountering an oncoming vehicle. The offending bird spent the remainder of the drive on the floor in the rear passenger seat area before gracing the Thanksgiving table a few days later. Guests remarked that the turkey was the most tender they had ever eaten.

Don't ask me how I know this.

That is a VERY detailed account that definitely happened to someone other than you

 

[Dark-Fx]

That is a VERY detailed account that definitely happened to someone other than you

He was good friends with the bird.

 

[Tango45]

You know, every time I see Limestone, I think it looks better... It even blends in well with the stucco.

 

[Antonio]

Suppose he set the “high” mode

 

[kozak79]

 

[daeHelkcunK]

Not meant to be offensive, but my first thought when I see 21" wheels is always an older/frugal driver LOL

Hope everyone involved is ok!

...or someone who doesn't want to give up 50 miles of range

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