NHTSA Complaint #11471163 — 2017 KIA FORTE UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11471163
Vehicle	2017 KIA FORTE
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	May 19, 2022
Date Filed	June 27, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	2
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The 2017 Kia was parked in the attached garage of a private residence when a fire broke out. The building was fully involved by the time first responders arrived shortly after midnight on May 19, 2022. Both residents of the home were deceased at the scene, in separate bedrooms. The point of origin of the fire was determined to be at the Kia, which was heavily damaged in the fire. The individual making this report is the attorney representing the estates of the decedents.

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