22 stories tagged crash on EV Digest.
Dramatic security footage captured a Tesla Model Y losing control along a steep bend in Mexico City. The electric crossover crashed through a residential garage before plummeting off an elevated ledge. Authorities and local reports have not yet confirmed whether mechanical failure, driver error, or vehicle safety systems played a role in the collision.
A Tesla driver in California claims he was asleep with Full Self-Driving (FSD) engaged when his vehicle collided with two California Highway Patrol cars and another vehicle. This incident has prompted the CHP to reiterate that FSD is not fully autonomous and drivers remain responsible for vehicle operation, despite the system's name.
A 22-year-old Tesla driver claims he was asleep with Full Self-Driving (FSD) engaged when his vehicle collided with a California Highway Patrol (CHP) car at an accident scene, injuring two officers. This incident in Fairfield, CA, marks another instance of a Tesla striking emergency vehicles, an issue under federal investigation for several years. Dashcam footage of the impact has been released by the CHP.
A new report from Tesla to federal regulators indicates that its Autopilot or Full Self-Driving system was engaged when one of its vehicles crossed a median on Route 55 in New Jersey, resulting in a fatal head-on collision. This revelation challenges initial police reports that attributed the incident to driver error, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of advanced driver-assistance technologies.
A Tesla prototype, identified as a potential 'Cybercab' robotaxi, sustained significant damage to its driver-side door during a recent collision in Philadelphia. While details surrounding the incident, including fault and whether the vehicle was operating autonomously, remain unclear, Tesla does not currently possess permits for autonomous vehicle operation in Pennsylvania.
A Tesla Cybercab test vehicle sustained damage in a low-speed collision in Philadelphia, resulting in its left door panel detaching. The incident offered an unexpected glimpse into the vehicle's internal structure and components, revealing more about the prototype's construction. This event highlights the ongoing development and testing phases of future autonomous transport.
A recent fatal collision in Batavia, Illinois, involving a Tesla Model Y that resulted in the death of a passenger, has been linked to the automaker's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. Tesla's internal report to federal regulators confirms that FSD was engaged when the vehicle made a left turn, contributing to the incident. This disclosure is part of an ongoing investigation into the safety of advanced driver-assistance systems.
Another tragic incident involving a Tesla vehicle stopped on a major highway, this time in Arizona, has resulted in a driver's death. As in a previous Florida case, the car's advanced driver-assistance system, Autopilot/Full Self-Driving, was found to be engaged at the time of the collision, raising further questions about its operation in critical situations.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan sustained multiple injuries, including a concussion and broken bones, after his Tesla Model S, operating on Autopilot, crashed while he was reportedly reaching for his phone. The incident highlights the critical importance of driver attentiveness even when advanced driver-assistance systems are engaged, underscoring that these systems require active supervision. Shanahan has taken responsibility for the accident, not blaming the vehicle for the collision.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan recounts a recent collision involving his Tesla, which was operating on Autopilot at the time. Despite the advanced driver-assistance system being engaged, Shanahan accepts full blame for the incident, acknowledging his ultimate responsibility as the driver.
Recently published NHTSA data shows four new crash reports involving Tesla's 'Robotaxi' services, with one notable incident in Houston where a remote operator drove the vehicle into a tree stump. This marks the third reported crash linked to human remote operation, and the first officially coded as such by Tesla in its filings.
A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) preliminary report into a fatal Texas crash involving a Tesla Model Y has determined that the driver applied 100% accelerator pedal input before colliding with a house. This finding indicates that the vehicle's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system was overridden by human input, shifting focus onto driver behavior in the incident.
A recent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) preliminary report indicates that the driver involved in a fatal Tesla crash in Texas manually engaged the accelerator "100 percent," overriding the vehicle's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. This action occurred just moments before the Tesla Model 3 struck a home, resulting in a fatality. The NTSB's findings highlight the critical role of driver intervention, even with advanced driver-assistance systems engaged.
A Houston-area man is facing manslaughter charges after his Tesla, allegedly operating on Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode, crashed into a home, killing a woman inside. This incident marks a significant legal development regarding accountability in autonomous vehicle-related accidents in the U.S.
Tesla has acknowledged that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system was engaged during a tragic incident in Katy, Texas, where a Model 3 crashed into a home, resulting in a fatality. The automaker, however, attributes the collision to the driver's actions, claiming they pressed the accelerator to 100%, thereby overriding FSD control.
In a wrongful death lawsuit, Elon Musk has publicly denied that Tesla's Autopilot system was responsible for a 2022 crash that killed an 87-year-old woman. Instead, Musk pointed to evidence suggesting the driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator pedal instead of the brake, maintaining that user error was the cause.
The family of a 76-year-old woman in Katy, Texas, who died after a Tesla crashed into her home, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the automaker and the driver. The suit alleges that Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems are defectively designed, echoing arguments from a previous landmark verdict against the company.
The family of a 76-year-old Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against Tesla. The suit alleges a Tesla Model 3, reportedly operating on driver-assistance software, crashed into her home near Houston, resulting in her death. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the safety and deployment of advanced driver-assistance systems.
Federal safety regulators are probing a deadly incident involving a Tesla Model 3 that crashed into a Katy, Texas home last week, resulting in the death of an elderly woman. The vehicle was reportedly operating on an advanced driver assistance system, prompting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's inquiry into the system's role.
A Tesla Model Y operating on Autopilot tragically crashed into a home in Katy, Texas, resulting in the death of a 76-year-old woman. Authorities are investigating the incident, which saw the vehicle leave the roadway and strike the victim inside her living room. The crash raises further questions about the safety implications of advanced driver-assistance systems.
A California woman died when a Tesla operating on Autopilot veered off the road and crashed into her house. The incident, captured by a doorbell camera, highlights ongoing concerns about ADAS safety and prompt investigations by local authorities and the NTSB.
A Tesla operating on Autopilot veered off a Texas road and crashed into a house, resulting in the death of a woman inside. The driver informed investigators he was actively using the advanced driver-assistance system at the time of the fatal incident. This event highlights ongoing concerns about the safety and deployment of semi-autonomous driving technologies.
