Everyone is amazed at him not crashing into others. I’m amazed at the fact his car flipped 5 times and he left with no major injures this is truly a miracle.
@Paige com'on! Inside edition really?? Lol they do these for clout you know 🙄 Dudes a paid actor to reenact this so the news people add this to the story to get people's attention.
Absolutely horrifying . The terror in his voice. 😢 This is definitely a miracle. The car is unrecognizable yet he only had a dislocated finger. So glad he’s okay!!
That definitely is a miracle he survived only with that injury. I know that had to be horrific. Him not wanting to hurt anyone else is so noble. Blessed man
That is one of the most selfless things I've heard in a while. As horrible and terrifying as this was, I'm glad to know there's still people with this kind of character out there. I'm glad hes ok
He is a father of 3 and luckily he didn't have anyone with him that day. And being such a hero to bring this car to an empty parking lot. He is a miracle!
Very good point. When I was a little kid my dad was in a big wreck, tumbled off the freeway and they spent a couple hours looking for me. Dad ended up dropping me off at the babysitters a little before. Miracles. And in case anyones wondering, my Dad survived and was healthy after some staples and stitches.
@@donaldmiller4386 the expert in the video said that would have made him crash because it cuts control to power steering. I would have instinctively shut it off too but now I know that probably would have spelled my doom
@@kylereed5161 you think it was his fault? please enlighten us as to what he did to get it stuck because to me it seems so obvious that this is a failure of the car not his skill.
The relief I felt when they showed him alive and well.. my goodness. That phone call gives me chills. Also, the fact that he walked away with only a dislocated thumb?! I’m so glad he’s ok and able to go home to his wife and kids.
First thing that I was thinking was why didn't he put the car into neutral? I'm sure he was terrified but I'm glad that he's okay. The fact that he felt that he was going to lose his life and wanted to still save others says a lot about him. Great man.
@@karthikm7063 basic stuff… because everybody sees their accelerator get stuck going full speed on a daily basis. Shock and panic can make people blank, and not on purpose
Well you need an investigation just like the expert on this segment said it usually happens because the rubber mats we put in to help keep clean somehow engage the peddle but yes after a full investigation if the car company is at fault they need to pay up
I thank this brave man for INTENTIONALLY crashing into that open field. As a EMT you really did show the world how amazing people can really be. Bless this man.
@@Potheadahh The 5r55s isn't horrid by any means and it would've had no issue shifting to neutral, he simply forgot.I've even somehow shifted mine into reverse coming from a stoplight at about 60 mph because I stupidly pressed the button on the left side of the shifter that prevents exactly that for some reason,heard a bunch of grinding ,I put it in neutral right away and pulled over hoping I hadn't destroyed the transmission and fortunately I didn't.The only issue with the stock 5r55s is the weak input shaft so you can't just go from cruising speed to WOT downshifting multiple gears at once.But if you gradually but quickly lay down the throttle and downshift one gear at a time you will not have any issues.The input shaft is a non-issue for drag/stoplight racing and outside of that the transmission is no better or worse than any other slushbox auto of that time period.
I remember a family of 4 or 5 was killed when their brakes were stuck and going over 100mph. their 911 call is public and it's disturbing. they collided with a truck i think. listen at ur own risk.
Thank you to this man for purposely steering away from others.. to be that aware and thoughtful during such a horrific time - wow. Bravo sir and thank goodness you're okay.
@@mercy6549 He's an EMT, literally trained to not panic for his job. I get it though, getting stuck in a situation like he was in is frightening. And he is a absolute great human for doing what he did to avoid hurting others, but that shouldn't have been his option. There was so many better choices he could have made.
Seeing as this man is an EMT and spends most of his days in a thankless profession, working long hours with the sick and injured, and occasionally saving a life, Jesus literally took the wheel in this guy’s time of trouble and saved his life. I love to see it.
Happened to my family when I was a kid and we were leaving our family reunion in Canada. Fortunately my mother got the car stopped. The way the motor starts roaring as the car keeps accelerating is crazy. A random guy saw what happened and followed as us. He was able to temporarily fixed it and we made home safely. I always thank God for that guy and his blessings that day.
This happened to a lady back in Detroit years ago on I-95 She was able to manage without hurting anyone as well. She kept saying "I don't want to hurt anyone" God bless them both
just press the clutch all the way down, switch to first gear, once you slow down put the foot on the clutch again so it's not accelerating and try to find an uphill way or an edge so your wheels get slowed down and come to a halt.
It's really not. You just push the shifter from D to N lmao. This is incredibly basic and anyone who doesn't know the very basic basics of operating a car safely should not be on the road to begin with. Luckily nobody died because of his ignorance.
@@soontobenothing5458 The amount of people who don't know what neutral does is astonishing. If you lose power brakes or breaks in general you can also use the ebrake real gently to slow down or stop very fast in a spin. This driver doesn't deserve a license.
Only if you press down hard enough to stop right away. If you play around pumping the brakes at high speed and letting it drag on for too long, they can overheat and stop being effective.
Omg! Someone was watching over him! He did a selfless act until then end, his choice saved others that day too! God bless this EMT and I'm glad he is okay and no major injuries
Ok but can we take a moment to appreciate Inside Edition including a segment on what to do in this situation? Up until now I didn't even know this was a problem a car could have. And now not only do I know how to solve it, but I know how to address the issue as well.
@Francisco Franco I have taken a class for out of control vehicles, more for black ice, etc because I live in the north but yes, it works. It doesn't slow it from 60 mph to 0 immediately, but your transmission has gears for a reason. Anyone who drives a manual transmission understands the gears. Throwing it into neutral or low from drive lowers the speed. Then, once safely under control, move to the shoulder, drop it into park, or use your emergency brake. A follow-up class for emergencies really should be mandatory.
@@tylermallory2504 I thought the same. But when youre in a panic like that you basically lose all common sense. I'm just glad he's still alive. He's a good dude for not wanting to get anybody else hurt.
@@pinkyogurt6359 As a HPDE instructor I have three pieces of advice when something mechanical fails in your moving car. First knock the car out of gear (manual or automatic). Second turn the ignition off and then turn the key back to the accessory position to keep the steering wheel from locking. Because it's out of gear it won't "push start". Third use the brakes to gently slow down and stop. Avoid heavy braking because the brakes will heat up and become less effective. Then go buy a lottery ticket.
So many things you can do in this situation... use the brakes to overpower the engine.. push into neutral.. turn key to off... you don't need power steering when under way
so scary, he is definitely blessed and being an EMT he has probably helped so many people, happy for him and his family for his literal second chance at life 🙌🏽🙏🏽❤
@@cluvonrobinson7574 Emergency Medican Technician. Basically a first responder similar to a paramedic. This guy must've saved so many lives before and even risked his own life in the end crashing his own car in order not to injure others.
@@chirustones8328 no it isn't. Stop spreading mis-information and actually research before telling people what you think it might be. E. M. T = Emergency Medical Technician Next you will tell me E. R stands for emergency Resuscitation instead of Emergency Room lmap.
I have a morbid curiosity and obviously the internet. I've seen things, and consider myself pretty desensitized, but the panic in this mans voice on that phone call sent literal chills down my spine.
I cannot imagine the horror and presence of mind he had in that moment. That selflessness is a quality that potentially saved many lives. Glad this dude was all good at the end of the day. Scary stuff.
Same thing happened with the Toyota back in 2009. Everyone died in that crash. Prayers to the ones that died in the Toyota crash just for the gas pedal being stuck.🙏🏻
It’s a miracle dude survived, and his decision was absolutely selfless and shows he’s a good person. And like they said at the end of the video, if you notice the accelerator is stuck, immediately shift into neutral. All cars allow you to go into neutral while it’s moving. Once it’s in neutral you can start applying the brakes and try and pull over somewhere safe. Don’t try to unstick the accelerator until after you’ve pulled over.
A reporter in the video actually addresses that, and I thought as much. Glad nothing was worse, but as they say, remain calm in the face of danger. Hopefully, he'll know better next time.
can't be done in many 2021 or later BMW... if accelerator is being applied(for whatever reason, including being stuck), the shifter will not allow the vehicle to be shifter into neutral when above 35mph.
I'd shut it off first. You might lose power steering but at least you won't blow your engine over a stuck linkage. Something a $5 can of WD40 could fix.
Yeah I was going to say the same as Tim depends on the car. My car does not shift into neutral without use of the break, which is why I’ve almost gotten into accidents in the darn car wash more times than I’d like to admit. This might not work for all cars
@@jonpeterson4085 if you're going 60 mph and the car is accelerating even faster slamming the breaks wont do much and might even throw the car off balance and you might crash, throw it in neutral first then slowly apply the breaks
1:56 wrong you can still steer as long as you dont pull the key out and your moving, and you can use your e brake instead of your power breaks in a situation like this. or put it in neutral
God bless him, so rare to hear such a great ending to such a horrible situation. Some force knew it was not this mans time yet, glad he could return home to his wife and his kids!
WOAH this man is really lucky after being flipped 5 times and his car split in half and survived through all that. I don't even like driving over 50mph
I can't believe he had the sense of mind to think about not hurting others while literally looking his own death in the face. I'm so relieved this incredibly thoughtful and selfless man is okay! Wow!
He has a very stable mind even in this terrifying situation he can still think of calling 911 and still manage to crashed his car in an empty area so no one will hurt. Not all can act like this. Thanks God for guiding him.
Ummm... If he had a stable mind he would have put the car in neutral. To be fair he panicked and it clouded his thinking. Had he stayed on 911 longer they would have told him the same.
Had this happen a couple years ago on I-95 in Jacksonville while merging onto the highway and into traffic. Ended up the accelerator got stuck under the floor mat after it had come loose. I can personally attest to what the guy from AAA said at the end of this video about throwing it in neutral. I was able to do this and get the mat off the gas and it saved me in that moment. You never expect something as random as that to happen but you hope to remember these kinds of things under pressure. Glad this guy was able to walk away from it too!
Did it ruin your engine? Some people say putting it in neutral while driving ruins your engine. And I cannot afford a new or another used car and I have to have my car to get to work ect.
@@miac2382 Well...let's put it this way, if you can't slow down your car one way or another, you won't have to worry about living anymore! No more bills if you're dead! lol
@@itsnowornever4812 what does putting it in neutral do? does it stop giving power to the wheels? i just got my permit and I'm still learning and understanding cars and gears.
This is terrifying. I remember watching a TH-cam video about the same thing happening to a family their vans accelerator got stuck and the 911 call was haunting. Sadly they didn't survive this ordeal. Glad this man did and the fact he thought about not hurting others if he was going to die this way says a lot abojt his character
happy to hear that he's alive & well; what he did was selfless to ensure nobody else got hurt. i get in the moment panic would start to ensue, though more people need to be aware of what shifting into neutral does to avoid any further escalation of a situation like this
I heard of a similar story several years ago. Four or five people were in a car traveling on the highway at a high rate of speed, and they could not stop the vehicle. No one survived the crash. This guy is a walking miracle! I will be shocked if he is currently driving. The fear and anxiety of getting back behind the wheel stick around for a while due to these traumatic experiences.
I don't remember that exact vehicle brand. But I believe the same thing happened with the accelerator. The car picked up speed and didn't stop. Yes, it's so horrifying!
@@JavonnaElice oh I just looked it up it was a Lexus brand. It was four people but yeah everyone was killed in that crash so sad. He was an off duty CHP officer.
Man littery yelling "HELP ME MY CAR IS STUCK IM GOIN 100 MPH HELP MY CAR EXCELERATOR IS STUCK, I CANT STOP!" On the road "wait you cant stop your car?"
Yea lots of ITS A MIRACLE! BLESS HIM! comments, and maybe i'm just a cynical bastard but c'mon bro you can knock any car out of drive instantly just by pushing on the gear shift, you don't even need to depress the catch..like how do people not know this? People have crashed and died this same way because they never bothered to learn how to operate a vehicle properly. Don't be this guy.
OmG that is sooo scary!!! Thank God he survived many ppl with less speed have died when losin control of their car. I guess bc he didnt wanna hurt anyone.. God protect him💖
This man had his guardian angel 😇 with him. I had an experience like this once, and I have no idea how I came out of it alive. My car flew across the interstate and crashed into a concrete barrier. I can only say....It was the Divine who saved me. This man is so blessed.
Wow. As a person, who has experienced a complete brake failure 25 years ago, I can appreciate how terrifying that is. Thank God he came out of it. Yeah, neutral!!
@@RampartPh A leak in the master cylinder. I was going about 40 mph and approaching a red light with a car already stopped at the light. Brake pedal had no pressure. For a second or two I thought about bracing for the impact. Just before the car, I made a hard right turn into a parking lot at the last minute and miraculously the pressure momentarily came back enough to pull into a parking space!! The panic is tremendous.
@@vikramgupta2326 I’m glad you were able to get away without hurting anyone. You’d likely have hurt the person in front of you more than yourself. Sadly a young mother just passed away in my hometown when someone sped behind her stopped at a light and crashed into her. Except he was under the influence so sort of different than your situation.
@@monicarenee7949 Thanks. Yes, I was extremely fortunate also because that lot I turned was actually pretty small with a busy ice cream stand with lots patrons seated outdoors very close by. Another footnote. I was asked later if I used the emergency (parking) brake. Answer, no, didn't even occur to me in the stress of the moment.
@@monicarenee7949 And you're right, referencing your local case...being rear ended at a stopped light is one of those situations you have no control over. Scary to think how much of our well being is actually dependent on the actions or inaction of another person or uncontrollable factor. Even going thru green lights I'll often scan the intersection for rogue drivers potentially going thru a red light.
Holy moly. Looking at that car you never would have believed anyone survived.
DUI puts other people's lives in danger. That is why it is a felony.
wow
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Deuteronomy 5:11
@@andrewe360 Haha you're wearing a mask 🤣 weirdo
He's a emt
Everyone is amazed at him not crashing into others. I’m amazed at the fact his car flipped 5 times and he left with no major injures this is truly a miracle.
Flipping is actually good, the impact of the crash is mitigated with each roll. Of course, it's still a miracle considering what the roof looks like.
God protected him, it wasn't his time!
I'm amazed we have grown men who shouldn't have a liscence
I'm amazed he was too dumb to just turn the key off.
@@bobriggins8862 the guy at the end of the video literally says not to turn it off.
Dudes selfless decision saved his life 🙏
@@miked8728 obviously didn’t watch the video
@@miked8728 did you watch the video? Dude is an emt
@@miked8728 selfless because he chose to not crash into anyone else and instead chose an empty parking lot
The selfless act of uneducation. He could of easily put the vehicle in neutral or gear 1 and 2.
@@tigreactivo517 well he didn't know that clearly
Those screams sent chills down my spine. Poor guy but lucky he’s alive and well!
Sounded staged, no way he survived that. Staged for clout 🙄
Poor guy needs to learn how a transmission works! Or clutch of its a manual transmission. Poor guy !
Yeah people buy all these nice cars and fix them up and nobody knows how to put it in neutral or slowly put on breaks. Im surprised he didnt die.
@@realcritical-kr2ddNo way your father will survive cancer treatment
@@406MenaceRacecar I’m sure he has basic knowledge but just panicked in the moment and forgot
5 flips and no significant damage? This man got someone who loves him seriously is watching over him, what a blessing.
No it’s called luck
1 million percent a miracle! Thank you Jesus
@@finestnostalgia 🤓
not jesus, he is just a mere man.
Thank the Lord Vishnu that saved him.
@@Goddygoddy1 🔥🔥
That call made me cry. That panic and absolute helplessness is so terrifying. I'm so glad he survived.
Me too. So relieved for him.
Well it wasn't that deep...
@@chrispbacon7568 Maybe not for you and that's okay. But for me I got emotional.
@@itsnotthatdeep9330 it’s not that deep man.
Anxiety 😅 glad he’s ok
Man I’m so glad he’s alive and safe. Those cries for help were full of pure terror.
Especially that his injury was so minor
@@theadventureinsider staged
Just put it in neutral
@@realcritical-kr2dd there’s literally no reason to think that
@Paige com'on! Inside edition really?? Lol they do these for clout you know 🙄
Dudes a paid actor to reenact this so the news people add this to the story to get people's attention.
Absolutely horrifying . The terror in his voice. 😢 This is definitely a miracle. The car is unrecognizable yet he only had a dislocated finger. So glad he’s okay!!
That definitely is a miracle he survived only with that injury. I know that had to be horrific. Him not wanting to hurt anyone else is so noble. Blessed man
@Jack Wrath hahaha based comment
@JackWrath477So would you
Of course he survived, ever seen or hear stories of car crashes where the victim dies but the driver survives? Happens more common than you think.
@Jack Wrath Says the person who probably didn’t watch the whole video
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That is one of the most selfless things I've heard in a while. As horrible and terrifying as this was, I'm glad to know there's still people with this kind of character out there. I'm glad hes ok
great character. not much on brains though.
100% God saved his life. He should not have survived that.
@@sphixion speak for yourself
@@SPYDERREADYTOCOOKUP I speak for your mom.
He got good karma
He is a father of 3 and luckily he didn't have anyone with him that day. And being such a hero to bring this car to an empty parking lot. He is a miracle!
So he's a hero for being uneducated, and crashing his vehicle? Any real men wouldn't be on the phone screaming like his wife giving birth.
Very good point. When I was a little kid my dad was in a big wreck, tumbled off the freeway and they spent a couple hours looking for me. Dad ended up dropping me off at the babysitters a little before. Miracles. And in case anyones wondering, my Dad survived and was healthy after some staples and stitches.
If it was empty what did he hit? There would be nothing to hit
But being dumb enough not to shut the car off makes me worry for his children
@@donaldmiller4386 the expert in the video said that would have made him crash because it cuts control to power steering. I would have instinctively shut it off too but now I know that probably would have spelled my doom
Hes a true hero, and was willing to sacrifice himself to keep others out of danger.
I don’t think I could ever drive a car again after that. So glad he’s okay and no one got hurt.
Yea he probably shouldn’t, he clearly has no business being behind the wheel of a vehicle
Then don’t drive !
@@kylereed5161 you think it was his fault? please enlighten us as to what he did to get it stuck because to me it seems so obvious that this is a failure of the car not his skill.
Agreed! The manufacturer owes him big money.
Yeah you probably shouldn't if you don't know how to put a car in neutral or turn it off
The relief I felt when they showed him alive and well.. my goodness. That phone call gives me chills. Also, the fact that he walked away with only a dislocated thumb?! I’m so glad he’s ok and able to go home to his wife and kids.
An actual miracle. There’s a reason he survived. What a selfless amazing human being.
and that reason is how advanced crash protection has gotten on modern cars
@@user-tr2dh4xx6uthat car didnt look very modern did it
First thing that I was thinking was why didn't he put the car into neutral? I'm sure he was terrified but I'm glad that he's okay. The fact that he felt that he was going to lose his life and wanted to still save others says a lot about him. Great man.
Or turn the car off?
@@billybegood466 change to gear 1
@@billybegood466 “wrong. You’ll lose your power steering and lose your power breaks”
@@XxSuicidalNinjaxX And that's a worse option than crossing your fingers and crashing at over 100 mph?
@@billybegood466 the expert literally says at the end of the video those exact words. It’s one of the last lines in the video. So yes I would say so.
His voice on the 911 call is terrifying and heartbreaking 💔
I’m so glad that he is ok and that nobody else was hurt ❤
I bet he'll never drive at that speed anymore. The trauma.
i thought it was hilarious
@@user-tr2dh4xx6ugo to hell
@@suyahatesntr his accelerator was stuck, he wasn’t purposely driving that fast. Did you even watch the video?
@@Indisputed wow so rude, I reported you buddy
Wow, not only was he selfless, but he had a great presence of mind to aim for any empty parking lot.
I wonder what he hit in the parking lot they didn't say. If it was empty there would be nothing to hit to stop
@@miac2382 probably uneven ground or even sudden steers(at that speed) may flip the car
His presence of mind is not that great all he has to do is put in neutral and apply break. Pretty much basic stuff
@@karthikm7063 basic stuff… because everybody sees their accelerator get stuck going full speed on a daily basis. Shock and panic can make people blank, and not on purpose
@@ghostwhite1648 no one's judging him for that, just saying that panicking and blanking is the literal opposite of having presence of mind.
That’s a miracle I’m so glad he made it out alive! I hope the company is help liable for any and all damages
same
Well you need an investigation just like the expert on this segment said it usually happens because the rubber mats we put in to help keep clean somehow engage the peddle but yes after a full investigation if the car company is at fault they need to pay up
It's a Ford
@@Grrrola handbrake at 100+ we can probably skip on that lol
@@Grrrola Your right he couldve just popped it into neutral
I thank this brave man for INTENTIONALLY crashing into that open field. As a EMT you really did show the world how amazing people can really be. Bless this man.
He was so scared he forgot the neutral. Glad he’s okay and we get to learn from it.
Shifting to neutral would do the trick.
looks like a 06- 09 mustang those things have a horrid automatic trans, probably wouldnt let him
@@Potheadahh The 5r55s isn't horrid by any means and it would've had no issue shifting to neutral, he simply forgot.I've even somehow shifted mine into reverse coming from a stoplight at about 60 mph because I stupidly pressed the button on the left side of the shifter that prevents exactly that for some reason,heard a bunch of grinding ,I put it in neutral right away and pulled over hoping I hadn't destroyed the transmission and fortunately I didn't.The only issue with the stock 5r55s is the weak input shaft so you can't just go from cruising speed to WOT downshifting multiple gears at once.But if you gradually but quickly lay down the throttle and downshift one gear at a time you will not have any issues.The input shaft is a non-issue for drag/stoplight racing and outside of that the transmission is no better or worse than any other slushbox auto of that time period.
Switch to neutral, brake and even hand brake. On a manual it's way easier just do some compression to 1st and stop.
Idiots would do anything but set their car in neutral
These situations must be so terrifying. I’m so glad he made it out alive. Most of these would have had a very different outcome
@ScariestEdgiestHumor bruh
@ScariestEdgiestHumor why
@ScariestEdgiestHumor you definitely have daddy issues to find that funny
I remember a family of 4 or 5 was killed when their brakes were stuck and going over 100mph. their 911 call is public and it's disturbing. they collided with a truck i think. listen at ur own risk.
Yeah like the driver using their brain to put the car in neutral or shut it off and then not having to call the cops or getting in a wreck!
Thank you to this man for purposely steering away from others.. to be that aware and thoughtful during such a horrific time - wow. Bravo sir and thank goodness you're okay.
or he could have popped it into neutral and slowed down.
@@sphixion he was panicking.
@@mercy6549 He's an EMT, literally trained to not panic for his job. I get it though, getting stuck in a situation like he was in is frightening. And he is a absolute great human for doing what he did to avoid hurting others, but that shouldn't have been his option. There was so many better choices he could have made.
@@sphixion You’re acting like every person knows this.😐
@@dantheman.220 Everyone who operates a motor vehicle should know.
Seeing as this man is an EMT and spends most of his days in a thankless profession, working long hours with the sick and injured, and occasionally saving a life, Jesus literally took the wheel in this guy’s time of trouble and saved his life. I love to see it.
@@BlueOvals24 i hate when people just discredit the work of others to jesus or something its just ignorant
@@545wei it's ignorant to think Christ didn't create those mechanics and engineers. Give credit to God and stop being bitter against Him.
It's pretty troubling than an EMT doesn't have enough sense to put a car in neutral when the accelerator gets stuck
the way the car is completely obliterated and he only dislocated his thumb is astonishing to say the least 😨
Happened to my family when I was a kid and we were leaving our family reunion in Canada. Fortunately my mother got the car stopped. The way the motor starts roaring as the car keeps accelerating is crazy. A random guy saw what happened and followed as us. He was able to temporarily fixed it and we made home safely. I always thank God for that guy and his blessings that day.
Maybe instead of thanking your imaginary friend, you should have actually thanked the guy who actually did the work and helped.
Thank you Lord! Amen!
@@skankhunt3624God is very much real, glory to him. Mind your own business if you don't agree!
How does he temporary fix a broken accelerator pedal 😂
Yall jumped back in after the gas petal got stuck and a stranger did a temporary fix? I question your parents intelligence, but am glad it worked out
This gave me goosebumps. I can’t imagine the horror this man must have went trough.
My dad taught me that when your car accelerates unexpectedly and won't stop, put the car in neutral and turn the car off
This happened to a lady back in Detroit years ago on I-95
She was able to manage without hurting anyone as well. She kept saying "I don't want to hurt anyone" God bless them both
That’s honestly one of the most terrifying situations to find yourself in. Poor guy.
just press the clutch all the way down, switch to first gear, once you slow down put the foot on the clutch again so it's not accelerating and try to find an uphill way or an edge so your wheels get slowed down and come to a halt.
of course, unless you drive one of those kid's car with no gears
It's really not. You just push the shifter from D to N lmao. This is incredibly basic and anyone who doesn't know the very basic basics of operating a car safely should not be on the road to begin with. Luckily nobody died because of his ignorance.
@@soontobenothing5458 The amount of people who don't know what neutral does is astonishing. If you lose power brakes or breaks in general you can also use the ebrake real gently to slow down or stop very fast in a spin. This driver doesn't deserve a license.
@@profecarrillo6479 ah yes blow up the engine and trans and lock up your wheels. Great advice!
Those screams were haunting….I’m so glad he survived
Your breaks will always outpower your engine
Only if you press down hard enough to stop right away. If you play around pumping the brakes at high speed and letting it drag on for too long, they can overheat and stop being effective.
Hearing his voice gave me chills. I'm so glad he survived that's scary
it's funny
@@DeadPiixxel Get into a crash and tell us if you think it's funny then. How's that sound? 🖕
@@DeadPiixxel edgy
glad he's ok. Absolutely terrifying to hear is screams
Omg! Someone was watching over him! He did a selfless act until then end, his choice saved others that day too! God bless this EMT and I'm glad he is okay and no major injuries
Go to sleep!
@@markstewart6571 you first
I can't unhear the fact that he sounds like Bob from bob's burgers when he was yelling
I can't ever imagine being in that situation I'm just glad hes OK the sound in his voice is enough to make me cry
Ok but can we take a moment to appreciate Inside Edition including a segment on what to do in this situation? Up until now I didn't even know this was a problem a car could have. And now not only do I know how to solve it, but I know how to address the issue as well.
but does it even work ? Wish the victim can confirm
@Francisco Franco I have taken a class for out of control vehicles, more for black ice, etc because I live in the north but yes, it works. It doesn't slow it from 60 mph to 0 immediately, but your transmission has gears for a reason. Anyone who drives a manual transmission understands the gears. Throwing it into neutral or low from drive lowers the speed. Then, once safely under control, move to the shoulder, drop it into park, or use your emergency brake.
A follow-up class for emergencies really should be mandatory.
@@mommynab thanks for these extra information. I agree, Everyone needs to learn about that.
Literally thinking the same my daughter just got her G2 and driving on her own now and I just sent her this video
Hopefully you just started driving or don't drive at all yet.
The terror in his voice. That's a miracle he is ok.
I'm amazed he didn't even think of shifting it into neutral and thought crashing was the best solution
Everyone's gonna call him a "hero" for no reason but really he just panicked and didn't think straight.
You put it in natural the steering wheel can lock up
@@Jaden-eh6rhBS, it will lock only if engine is turned off🤦🏻🤦🏻
Earth is full of dumb people…
His voice is haunting on the phone call I'm so happy you're alive brother
It's a miracle he survived that. Glad he's okay
This was a good opportunity to teach the public about what to do in this kind of emergency. Sad that they only spent 10 seconds on it
What's sad is that this isn't common sense...
@@tylermallory2504 I thought the same. But when youre in a panic like that you basically lose all common sense. I'm just glad he's still alive. He's a good dude for not wanting to get anybody else hurt.
That's not what you should do.
@@superdave2316
then, by all means, please educate us on what we SHOULD DO. I'm sure you have a lot of knowledge to drop on us
@@pinkyogurt6359 As a HPDE instructor I have three pieces of advice when something mechanical fails in your moving car. First knock the car out of gear (manual or automatic). Second turn the ignition off and then turn the key back to the accessory position to keep the steering wheel from locking. Because it's out of gear it won't "push start". Third use the brakes to gently slow down and stop. Avoid heavy braking because the brakes will heat up and become less effective. Then go buy a lottery ticket.
So many things you can do in this situation... use the brakes to overpower the engine.. push into neutral.. turn key to off... you don't need power steering when under way
so scary, he is definitely blessed and being an EMT he has probably helped so many people, happy for him and his family for his literal second chance at life 🙌🏽🙏🏽❤
What's an EMT
@@cluvonrobinson7574 Emergency Medican Technician. Basically a first responder similar to a paramedic. This guy must've saved so many lives before and even risked his own life in the end crashing his own car in order not to injure others.
He's a stupid stupid EMT. Just put the car in neutral 🙄
@@chirustones8328 no it isn't. Stop spreading mis-information and actually research before telling people what you think it might be.
E. M. T = Emergency Medical Technician
Next you will tell me E. R stands for emergency Resuscitation instead of Emergency Room lmap.
@@ConfectioneryCorner Bruh you’re way to emotional for no reason
Thank goodness he survives and no one else's were harm. That was heart wrenching to hear his scream, stay safe everyone.
I have a morbid curiosity and obviously the internet. I've seen things, and consider myself pretty desensitized, but the panic in this mans voice on that phone call sent literal chills down my spine.
Then youve seen nothing
@@callixcool5365 real
Didn’t send chills down mine
@@GetOffMyy nobody asked
@@GetOffMyy That's because you're black :)
- Accelerator stuck! I can't stop! Please help me!
- you can't stop your car?
Facepalm..
This brings me to tears. How horrifying. Absolutely incredible that he survived ❤
I cannot imagine the horror and presence of mind he had in that moment. That selflessness is a quality that potentially saved many lives. Glad this dude was all good at the end of the day. Scary stuff.
I can’t imagine how scared he was. So thankful he survived! ❤️❤️
Same thing happened with the Toyota back in 2009. Everyone died in that crash. Prayers to the ones that died in the Toyota crash just for the gas pedal being stuck.🙏🏻
It’s a miracle dude survived, and his decision was absolutely selfless and shows he’s a good person. And like they said at the end of the video, if you notice the accelerator is stuck, immediately shift into neutral. All cars allow you to go into neutral while it’s moving. Once it’s in neutral you can start applying the brakes and try and pull over somewhere safe. Don’t try to unstick the accelerator until after you’ve pulled over.
wow that is crazy how that was his only injury. bless him, he seems like a great guy. he’s still here for a reason
Someone was truly watching over you that day that's awesome to know you only received a dislocated thumb! Wow that's an incredible story!
@Joe Turner nope
@@kkooda2424 L comment
@Joe Turner why did God put him in that situation
One of the luckiest things I've ever heard, after one of the most unlucky things I've ever heard. This man has the most chaotically average luck.
That's scary, glad he's ok.
If this happens to you in any car, you can shift to neutral easily, without the need of the brake. Than pull over immediately then shut it off
A reporter in the video actually addresses that, and I thought as much. Glad nothing was worse, but as they say, remain calm in the face of danger. Hopefully, he'll know better next time.
can't be done in many 2021 or later BMW... if accelerator is being applied(for whatever reason, including being stuck), the shifter will not allow the vehicle to be shifter into neutral when above 35mph.
I'd shut it off first. You might lose power steering but at least you won't blow your engine over a stuck linkage. Something a $5 can of WD40 could fix.
Yeah I was going to say the same as Tim depends on the car. My car does not shift into neutral without use of the break, which is why I’ve almost gotten into accidents in the darn car wash more times than I’d like to admit. This might not work for all cars
@@S_Paoli thats a problem bmw should work on with their over designed tech. Most cars u can easily shift to neutral 😐
GOD BLESS YOU MAN, I'M SO GLAD YOU MADE IT OUT OK. 🙏🏼
Does god also get the credit for sticking the accelerator? 🤦♂️
110 mph, flipped 5 times, car completely mangled, and leave with a dislocated thumb…. How can you not believe in God after this?
That smug smile is what saved him from certain death. Respect.
If this happens to you, put the car in neutral and when the car loses speed engaged parking brake and pull over.
It amazes me how so many people don't know this
Thanks for this info
why not just apply brakes?????
@@jonpeterson4085 yeah plus that. lol
@@jonpeterson4085 if you're going 60 mph and the car is accelerating even faster slamming the breaks wont do much and might even throw the car off balance and you might crash, throw it in neutral first then slowly apply the breaks
His scream is so heartbreaking. Thank the Lord he's alive and well. Bless him!
The heartbreaking part is is this man is reproducing and having kids.
1:56 wrong you can still steer as long as you dont pull the key out and your moving, and you can use your e brake instead of your power breaks in a situation like this. or put it in neutral
Oh my God, sending positive prayers to him and his family. Glad he’s alive!
LITERALLLLLY CHILLSSSS HIS CRIES FOR HELP.. LITERALLY SENT SHOCKWAVES THROUGHTOUT MY BODY!!!!! HOLY HELLL!!!!!!!
God bless him, so rare to hear such a great ending to such a horrible situation. Some force knew it was not this mans time yet, glad he could return home to his wife and his kids!
This guy only got a dislocated thumb. My brother died on a motorcycle going 40 mph. Cars = WAY safer but also more capable of doing damage on others
This was heartbreaking. I'm so glad he came out of this unscathed.
I'm really glad this guy survived this ordeal and for also thinking about others in that scary situation 🙏
WOAH this man is really lucky after being flipped 5 times and his car split in half and survived through all that. I don't even like driving over 50mph
i guess switching to neutral isn't the only way to slow down. Guy in the video found his own way.
@@cryptfire3158 you don't even have to shift to neutral, you can downshift and engine brake
On the some highways were I live you have to go 80
Maybe, everything was just staged.
@@miac2382The speed limit to my road were at 50-60 mph
If this ever happens to you, put your foot on the break HARD and shift your car into neutral.
3 kids and a wife back home but the man was thinking about others safety before his own. That’s a hero.
He's a hero because he didn't have enough brain power to shift to neutral or turn the key off? I'm confused 🤔🧠😐🛞🔐🗝️📴
I can't believe he had the sense of mind to think about not hurting others while literally looking his own death in the face. I'm so relieved this incredibly thoughtful and selfless man is okay! Wow!
Plot twist: instead of hurting others he could have put the car in neutral. EMT? Not for my rescue.
If he was slightly smarter, he would put it neutral to slow down 😂
@@dylantedlock chill my guy, he probably tried
I am so glad this man is alive. A miracle indeed. ❤
Looking at the aftermath of his car and only a dislocated thumb? Man, I would've tried to go to casino as soon as I leave the hospital if I was him.
What a selfless true gentleman, god bless him and his family ❤
The dumb ones always survive.
What a miracle!!! I’m so glad he is safe. The call was chilling.
OMG!!!! That 911 call is heart wrenching. I’m so glad he survived🙏🏾❤️
Listening to the fear in his voice he absolutely thought this was going to be the end 😢
He has a very stable mind even in this terrifying situation he can still think of calling 911 and still manage to crashed his car in an empty area so no one will hurt. Not all can act like this. Thanks God for guiding him.
He's an EMT, He's used to being under pressure
Ummm... If he had a stable mind he would have put the car in neutral. To be fair he panicked and it clouded his thinking. Had he stayed on 911 longer they would have told him the same.
@@SnowPiercer1975 Yea, thats my take on it as well.
Yet he didn't think to put it in neutral or shut off the engine... Common sense ain't so common anymore!
@@tylermallory2504 you didnt see the vídeo?? You shouldnt turn off the engine
Had this happen a couple years ago on I-95 in Jacksonville while merging onto the highway and into traffic. Ended up the accelerator got stuck under the floor mat after it had come loose. I can personally attest to what the guy from AAA said at the end of this video about throwing it in neutral. I was able to do this and get the mat off the gas and it saved me in that moment. You never expect something as random as that to happen but you hope to remember these kinds of things under pressure. Glad this guy was able to walk away from it too!
Or take your chances trying to grab it real quick if you cannot get it off with your feet
Did it ruin your engine? Some people say putting it in neutral while driving ruins your engine. And I cannot afford a new or another used car and I have to have my car to get to work ect.
@@miac2382 Well, better to lose your car rather than lose your life.
@@miac2382 Well...let's put it this way, if you can't slow down your car one way or another, you won't have to worry about living anymore! No more bills if you're dead! lol
@@miac2382 no neutral disconnects the engine from the wheels so when in neutral the car just rolls it is not bad at all.
That’s what I call instant karma. Put others safety first and the universe will put yours first
Whoa! Wow! M so thankful he is alive and not injured. Soo scary. Sending him and his family deep prayers and blessings.
Hopefully 911 dispatchers know this now, and can tell someone if they don’t know to go into neutral🙏🏼
My thoughts exactly. They should’ve known this. I’ve known this for several years after Toyota was sued. It was announced “ Put your car in neutral”
@@itsnowornever4812 in all honesty it's other automakers now having similar issues.
If someone that's been driving for a while doesn't know that then they shouldn't be on the road.
@@itsnowornever4812 what does putting it in neutral do? does it stop giving power to the wheels? i just got my permit and I'm still learning and understanding cars and gears.
@@juanm45 put your car in neutral and press on the accelerator. What happens?
The true terror in his voice is heart breaking
This is terrifying. I remember watching a TH-cam video about the same thing happening to a family their vans accelerator got stuck and the 911 call was haunting. Sadly they didn't survive this ordeal. Glad this man did and the fact he thought about not hurting others if he was going to die this way says a lot abojt his character
happy to hear that he's alive & well; what he did was selfless to ensure nobody else got hurt. i get in the moment panic would start to ensue, though more people need to be aware of what shifting into neutral does to avoid any further escalation of a situation like this
Wow thinking of others even when he's screaming for help. So happy to see he got home safely to his beautiful family
at first I thought your name was Tesla van Booma and I was about to laugh at the best name ever commenting here
@@questionablebackyardmeows 😂😂
I heard of a similar story several years ago. Four or five people were in a car traveling on the highway at a high rate of speed, and they could not stop the vehicle. No one survived the crash. This guy is a walking miracle! I will be shocked if he is currently driving. The fear and anxiety of getting back behind the wheel stick around for a while due to these traumatic experiences.
That was horrifying. I remember it. I believe it was a Mercedes-Benz issue right? They had to recall several cars.
I don't remember that exact vehicle brand. But I believe the same thing happened with the accelerator. The car picked up speed and didn't stop. Yes, it's so horrifying!
@@JavonnaElice oh I just looked it up it was a Lexus brand. It was four people but yeah everyone was killed in that crash so sad. He was an off duty CHP officer.
@@Jaggededge112 Wow! You know it is horrible when no one survives.
@@JavonnaElice It truly is.
Man littery yelling "HELP ME MY CAR IS STUCK IM GOIN 100 MPH HELP MY CAR EXCELERATOR IS STUCK, I CANT STOP!"
On the road "wait you cant stop your car?"
So glad he's alive! Truly a selfless man for not wanting to put others in harms way even if it meant possible death and yet he's still standing. 👏🏼✨️
The fact he didn't think to put it in neutral and let it just rev is mind blowing
You get stuck in a metal death trap going over 100mph and see how clearly you can think
@@Willppyro sometimes 911 can give advice I’ve heard this exact type of call before and 911 told them what to do to stop the car, it worked.
Alot of people panic and forget, or simply do not know that you have that option. PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW THIS!!!
@@Willppyrohe's an EMT. Trust me bro he's smart enough🤣🤣
Yea lots of ITS A MIRACLE! BLESS HIM! comments, and maybe i'm just a cynical bastard but c'mon bro you can knock any car out of drive instantly just by pushing on the gear shift, you don't even need to depress the catch..like how do people not know this? People have crashed and died this same way because they never bothered to learn how to operate a vehicle properly. Don't be this guy.
So glad he is okay and had the presence of mind to do that! ❤️
Not enough presences of mind to put in neutral or shut off the engine though...
Have you ever been in a near death situation? Because if you have, you would know how incredibly difficult it is to think straight in that moment.
1:52, this guy shouldn’t be speaking. If you turn the engine off, you can still steer. Look it up
OmG that is sooo scary!!! Thank God he survived many ppl with less speed have died when losin control of their car. I guess bc he didnt wanna hurt anyone.. God protect him💖
His voice breaks my heart
This man had his guardian angel 😇 with him. I had an experience like this once, and I have no idea how I came out of it alive. My car flew across the interstate and crashed into a concrete barrier. I can only say....It was the Divine who saved me. This man is so blessed.
I can only imagine the terror that he felt that day. I felt so bad listening to his 911 call. It was not his time ❤
Wow. As a person, who has experienced a complete brake failure 25 years ago, I can appreciate how terrifying that is. Thank God he came out of it. Yeah, neutral!!
So what was the cause of the brake failure?
@@RampartPh A leak in the master cylinder. I was going about 40 mph and approaching a red light with a car already stopped at the light. Brake pedal had no pressure. For a second or two I thought about bracing for the impact. Just before the car, I made a hard right turn into a parking lot at the last minute and miraculously the pressure momentarily came back enough to pull into a parking space!! The panic is tremendous.
@@vikramgupta2326 I’m glad you were able to get away without hurting anyone. You’d likely have hurt the person in front of you more than yourself. Sadly a young mother just passed away in my hometown when someone sped behind her stopped at a light and crashed into her. Except he was under the influence so sort of different than your situation.
@@monicarenee7949 Thanks. Yes, I was extremely fortunate also because that lot I turned was actually pretty small with a busy ice cream stand with lots patrons seated outdoors very close by. Another footnote. I was asked later if I used the emergency (parking) brake. Answer, no, didn't even occur to me in the stress of the moment.
@@monicarenee7949 And you're right, referencing your local case...being rear ended at a stopped light is one of those situations you have no control over. Scary to think how much of our well being is actually dependent on the actions or inaction of another person or uncontrollable factor. Even going thru green lights I'll often scan the intersection for rogue drivers potentially going thru a red light.