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Man Hit and Killed by Tesla in Self-Driving Mode on California Interstate, Authorities Say
California Highway Patrol said the Tesla braked and swerved, but the 71-year-old pedestrian died after being struck and hit by another vehicle.
- On Thursday, a 71-year-old man was killed on I-80 in Solano County, Calif., after being struck by a Tesla whose driver claimed the vehicle was operating in full self-driving mode, according to the California Highway Patrol.
- Dash camera footage showed the man entering the interstate from the right shoulder at 2:30 a.m. while the Tesla traveled about 70 mph, triggering automatic braking and swerving that failed to prevent impact.
- The 26-year-old driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, providing dash camera footage; however, at least one other vehicle struck the pedestrian afterward, and those drivers fled without stopping.
- Tesla's driving systems are facing renewed scrutiny following this crash and another collision earlier this week where a 22-year-old driver claimed to be asleep; the systems require active driver supervision, not autonomous operation.
- Investigators are still determining why the 71-year-old was crossing the freeway at night, while CHP Officer Scott Heitman indicated charges could be filed if the investigation reveals driver negligence.
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Dangerous accidents involving Tesla vehicles in self-driving mode
California Highway Patrol reports on two accidents involving Tesla vehicles in self-driving mode. CHP says a pedestrian entered a freeway overnight stepping directly into the vehicle’s path in a fatal collision. NBC News’ Eric McLaughlin reports.
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A tragic accident involving a Tesla using its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system occurred in California. The car struck a 71-year-old man who was crossing the I-80 freeway. Despite attempts to brake and avoid the pedestrian, the vehicle... Full version of the website: https://ithardware.pl/aktualnosci/tesla_fsd_smiertelny_wypadek-55359.html
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