KALAMAZOO, Michigan - Frank S. is the proud owner of a 1958 Edsel Corsair,which he has spent years restoring himself. However,
this automobile´s most unique feature, the rare
teletouch transmission, is also it´s most dangerous.
Frank was about to take his dog, Buddy, to the store
with him when he jumped out of the car to get
something from the house. As he walked around the
front the dog stood up against the dashboard and hit
the push button transmission, putting the car in drive
and pinning Frank´s legs between the bumper and garage
door. He was trapped for at least twenty minutes
until his wife came home and heard him yelling for
help. Since the car was idling Frank was not seriously
hurt, but the length of time he was trapped caused
severe bruising on both legs. The dog is no longer
allowed in the car.