49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says his Tesla was on Autopilot when he crashed — but it's 'always your fault'
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed he was using Tesla's Autopilot system during a car crash that resulted in significant injuries. Shanahan took full responsibility for the accident, noting that he had taken his eyes off the road to retrieve his phone.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing debate regarding driver reliance on semi-autonomous vehicle technology and the necessity of maintaining human attention.
Kyle Shanahan said he was mad at himself after the crash. Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday that he was using Tesla's Autopilot before a crash. His Model S veered into oncoming traffic and hit another SUV. Shanahan said he wasn't sure if he accidentally turned off Autopilot while looking for his phone. San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he had been using Tesla's Autopilot before a head-on collision with another vehicle. On Saturday, during his first press conference since the crash, Shanahan said he took his eyes off the road before his Tesla Model S crossed into oncoming traffic and hit a Mercedes-Benz SUV. He took responsibility for the crash — and said the experience changed how he thinks about using driver-assistance technology.
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