2nd day of testimony in Toyota crash hearing

Toyota crash
This June 10, 2006 photo shows a 1996 Camry driven by Koua Fong Lee that crashed into the back of an Oldsmobile Ciera in St. Paul, Minn. Lee said he could not stop the car. The Camry is older than those including in the recalls by Toyota for unintended acceleration problems. The crash killed three people and injured two others, all in the Oldsmobile.
AP Photo/St. Paul Pioneer Press, Thomas Whisenand

A second day of testimony is underway for a St. Paul man seeking a new trial after a fatal crash involving a Toyota.

Koua Fong Lee is serving an eight-year prison sentence for the 2006 crash that killed three people. Lee insists he tried to stop his 1996 Toyota Camry. He wants a new trial, arguing that new evidence has emerged about unintended acceleration that led Toyota to recall millions of vehicles.

On Tuesday, two witnesses who had acceleration problems were to take the stand. Automotive experts were also expected to testify.

Prosecutors argue the defense hasn't come up with the decisive new evidence that Minnesota law requires for a new trial. Ramsey County District Court Judge Joanne Smith will decide whether to grant it.

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