GM financial woes have begun

lbrjet wrote:
I agree Nutz, if the ignition switch hadn't malfunctioned then there would have been no accident.

Ignition switches do not turn off on their own. There is no doubt these GM ones moved too easily, but SOMETHING moved the key to the accessory position. Whether that was the driver or a swinging chain we will never know.
And BTW, loss of engine power does NOT result in the loss of power brakes - they are good for at least three applications before the reserve is exhausted. And small cars such as these can be steered with no power assist, especially at highway speeds; it's low speed manoeuvring when the power assist is REALLY needed.
So why did she lose control?? Your guess is as good as mine.
What had the dealer done to the car the day before when it went in for ignition problems?
Let's agree that there's a lot we don't know about these accidents, but also let's agree that quoting only snips of reports that totally alter the entire meaning is also being rather negative.