Man Tries to Stop Car With His Feet

A Warren man is accused of pulling a Fred Flintstone and trying to use his feet to stop his vehicle after his brakes failed, causing him to crash into at least four other cars.:rofl:

The 24-year-old man attempted to drive home in a vehicle that had no brakes at about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, said Roseville Deputy Police Chief James Berlin.

The man was traveling in the area of Interstate 696 and Groesbeck Highway, he said. He was sticking his feet out of the vehicle door to slow and stop the vehicle when necessary — "moronic decision-making," according to Berlin.

But he was unable to stop the vehicle when he got to the intersection of Groesbeck and 13 Mile, officials said. His vehicle went through the crossing and struck two vehicles, Berlin said. The damage was minor and no one was injured.

He continued on and tried to use his feet to stop the vehicle as he approached the intersection of Groesbeck and Utica Road. Again unable to stop, he struck two more vehicles.
Berlin said the man was not intoxicated or under the influence of any drugs.

The suspect told police he was tired and was trying to drive home because he had to be at work the next morning. He also told officers his brakes first failed at 11 Mile and Bunert in Warren, but he opted to continue driving home instead of parking the vehicle and calling for help, officials said.

Berlin said the suspect is scheduled to appear in court next month to face charges of reckless driving and driving with a suspended license.