Driver of runaway Prius in spotlight
Remember that runaway Prius that was in the news? Well, Jim Sikes, the driver whose Prius took him in a 23 minute out of control drive down a freeway (according to reports), is finding out the hard way the downside of being an instant celebrity. It seems that everyone is now scrutinizing his financial situation.
It seems Sikes has filed for bankruptcy in 2008 and the Prius is his only remaining car. This fact has led to some speculations regarding Sikes and whether or not the incident was really an accident or just “staged”. According to the records, Sikes is updated on his lease payments on the Prius but he has to give the car back in a few months. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Toyota inspectors are currently dismantling Sikes car to see what has caused his joyride.
Hmm, I wonder if the car is insured? If he did manage to insure it with a Washington insurance company, would Toyota or the insurance company be liable? Anyways, if he didn’t, and he did manage to get a replacement car, he can always get multiple insurance quotes from NetQuote.