5 stories tagged accident on EV Digest.
A two-year-old boy in Texas was fatally injured after his father accidentally backed a Tesla Cybertruck into him while reversing. The tragic incident, which involved the vehicle and its operator, is currently under investigation by authorities.
An Amazon cargo plane recently crash-landed near Miami International Airport, coming precariously close to a storage lot filled with what the source describes as Tesla 'Cybercabs' — presumed robotaxi prototypes or early production models. This incident highlights potential risks to critical EV infrastructure and valuable autonomous vehicle assets, despite no reports of damage to the Teslas.
A recent fatal accident in New Jersey involving a Tesla Model 3 has drawn scrutiny after records confirmed the vehicle's Full Self-Driving or Autopilot system was active when it ran a stop sign. The incident resulted in the death of 82-year-old Stephen Field, raising further questions about the safety and responsibility surrounding advanced driver-assistance technologies. This comes as part of an ongoing investigation matching reported crashes with Tesla's data provided to NHTSA.
A Tesla Model X, in a rare Glacier Blue finish, was dramatically split into two pieces during a severe traffic accident. The collision completely sheared off the rear section of the vehicle, including a portion of the passenger cabin, highlighting the extreme forces involved in the incident. Photos from the scene show the extensive damage to the electric SUV.
A Tesla driver in Katy, Texas, faces manslaughter charges after his vehicle crashed into a home, killing a 76-year-old woman. Prosecutors allege the driver overrode Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, accelerating to 73 mph in a residential area. Adding a new dimension to the case, investigations reveal the driver had previously searched online for ways to make FSD more aggressive.
