Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2000 Toyota Avalon

Driving between 10-15 mph in an open parking lot, the car suddenly accelerated (rpms between 7-8). Applied brakes to no avail. When trying to shift to park, the car accelerated in reverse. Did manage to get car in park and shut off engine. Most horrifying experience. Very fortunate and blessed no other persons, vehicle or building was in our path. Was able to restart the car and it idled normal and exhibited no other accelerations when driving. Brought car to Toyota dealer. Diagnostics performed and found no problem. Dealer contacted Toyota corp. And notified us nothing would be done unless we contacted corporate personally to report the incident. As of this date, we now have a case number assigned from corporate and the car is back at the dealer for further assessment.

2000 Avalon accelerated unintended while traveling down lafayette avenue in hawthorne, NJ driver did all she could to control car and to avoid people and property. The only way she could stop the car was to drive into a telephone pole. Causing severe injury to herself.