Tesla driver using Full Self-Driving struck and killed a man crossing I-80
A 71-year-old man was killed after being struck by a Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving mode on a California highway. Authorities are investigating the incident, which follows recent warnings from the California Highway Patrol regarding the limitations of autonomous driving technology.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns and regulatory scrutiny surrounding the deployment of semi-autonomous driving systems on public roads.
A 71-year-old man was fatally hit by a Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode while crossing I-80 in Vallejo, CA around 2:30 AM on Thursday, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. The California Highway Patrol’s statement to media outlets says it reviewed video of the accident from the Tesla’s dashcam, which “showed the Tesla’s brakes being applied as the vehicle steered to the left in an effort to avoid the pedestrian [...] Despite these evasive actions, the right front portion of the Tesla struck the individual.”
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