Discussions of Vehicle systems malfunctions, cross references 

It would be appropriate, given the witness explicitly indicates there were flames or smoke coming from the vehicle before impact with hydrant and tree ("jackknife"), to cross reference content about the drive-by-wire and automated control systems on these vehicles. Namely, there is well documented issues with failed control circuitry (causing a system to activate on its own, including brakes or one specific brake, engine revs, cruise control speed, door locks or hood/tailgate opening) and numerous documentation of potential risks to these control systems from hostile influences both attached and indirect. Tampering is a possibility in this situation as his research activities covered command experts in military electronic warfare, signals, and electronic systems in addition to the associated high profile topics of the week's mass media.