Tesla driver who blamed crash on autopilot pressed accelerator 100%, NTSB finds
The NTSB has confirmed that a Tesla driver involved in a fatal crash manually overrode the vehicle's Full Self-Driving system by pressing the accelerator to 100%. This finding supports Tesla's internal data, which contradicted the driver's initial claims that the autopilot feature was responsible.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing debate regarding driver accountability versus autonomous system reliability in high-profile vehicle accidents.
0 to 70 in six seconds Tesla driver who blamed crash on autopilot pressed accelerator 100%, NTSB finds NTSB findings back Elon Musk’s claim that driver manually overrode FSD.
The report relies on official NTSB findings and presents both the company's data and the driver's claims neutrally.
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