Driver says mechanical issue led to backwards driving on Washington freeway

Video of a car driving in reverse on a busy Washington freeway last week had heads turning on the road, and as the video went viral, it inspired reactions of “It’s a stunt” and “Did he lose a bet?” The video shows a car cruising backward at 45 mph in traffic on state Route 16 for miles. After seeing the video, the driver came forward claiming it was a mechanical issue that led to the unusual situation.