Often times, we post articles about cars or trucks that experienced brake failure and crashed into something or someone. When those crashes occur, the culprit is usually a delaminated rotor, clinging caliper or even brake line corrosion. Seldom do we ever hear about ABS failures, that physically lock up your wheels and prevent you from taking evasive action during an incident. Until today.

Renee Costanza was driving west bound with a passenger on Highway 60 in Florida when she noticed a woman standing in the middle of the lane. Costanza was traveling at a high rate of speed considering it was a highway, and promptly slammed on her brakes to avoid hitting the woman. To her unfortunate demise, Costanza’s wheels locked up, disallowing her to swerve out of woman’s way. She then struck the pedestrian and killed her on impact.

According to sources, the rate of impact was so fierce, that Constanza couldn’t even find the body following the crash. She had to wait for law enforcement to arrive who eventually did find the body.

First responders attempted to revive the woman but to no avail.

Drugs, alcohol and speed are not being considered as factors. The investigation is on-going.