I Was Driving My Toyota Tundra At 70 MPH When My Securely Latched Tonneau Cover Suddenly Flew Off With A Loud Pop, Breaking Into Pieces On The Highway

Toyota Tundra Tonneau Cover Incident

A Toyota Tundra owner, Connie Xalgado, experienced a harrowing incident on a Texas highway when her securely latched tonneau cover suddenly flew off at 70 MPH.

"So, I was driving down the highway, had just hit 70mph, and I heard a pop. I look in my rear mirror and see nothing."

The incident nearly caused an accident and led to a panic attack, resulting in Xalgado being pulled over by police. This event highlights the potential risks of automotive accessories becoming deadly projectiles.

This incident shatters the assumption that tonneau covers will remain securely attached in all conditions, transforming a routine drive into a nightmare scenario.

Author's summary: Tonneau cover flies off Toyota Tundra at 70 MPH.

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