Of course no one will know for sure unless an investigation proves one way or another but……When I heard about this I just started thinking that too many of this incidents are SUDDENLY happening.
No doubt Toyota has problems but there are some people who have unknowingly have their foot on the gas while another portion of the foot is on the brake, I know, it has happened to me.
These people will blame the car for their “accident” especially if there is damage.
Then there are those looking for an easy buck. How difficult would it be to floor your car and stand on the brake at the same time?
Toyota is in a crap load of trouble. It has real issues but trying to discover the truth about any particular incident will be a nightmare.