Federal authorities examining fatal NH accident that involved a Toyota SUV

Feds looking at NH accident involving Toyota SUV

CONCORD, N.H. — Federal officials reportedly want to review a New Hampshire collision that killed four people, three in a Toyota Highlander.

The Boston Globe reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received two consumer complaints about the Columbus Day accident near Peterborough that killed 63-year-old Stephen Lagakos, a Harvard University professor driving the SUV; his 61-year-old wife, Regina; and his 94-year-old mother, Helen. Also killed was 56-year-old Stephen Krause of Keene.

Police said the SUV sped into the breakdown lane then swerved across Route 202 into oncoming traffic.

NHTSA and Toyota did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Toyota recently received a $16.4 million fine for its slow response to sticking gas pedals. It also faces numerous lawsuits.