2018 Jeep Compass cruise control problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep compass. After releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. As a result, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a utility pole. The front end of the vehicle sustained severe damage. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained a lower back injury, which did not require medical attention. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 800.

My wife and her aunt were driving at 70-75, then it felt like when a governor kicks on. If that makes sense. At the same time the check engine light came on. Since I was already going that fast I couldn't really tell, but I thought it felt like I couldn't accelerate. Then after they stop for groceries and began driving again they couldn't get it to go over 30. Drove on the shoulder to the next exit. It felt like it wouldn't shift out of first gear to accelerate.