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6 stories tagged fatal-crash on EV Digest.

Autonomous

Tesla Autopilot Engaged in Fatal Missouri Model Y Crash

A recent single-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 in rural Missouri, which claimed the life of a 64-year-old Tesla Model Y driver, reportedly occurred with the vehicle's Autopilot driver-assist system engaged. This detail, disclosed by Tesla to federal regulators, highlights ongoing scrutiny into the safety of advanced driver-assistance technologies. The incident is part of a broader investigation linking reported accidents to Tesla's internal data submitted to NHTSA.

September 10, 2026ElectrekTesla
Autonomous

Tesla Data Confirms Autopilot Active in Fatal Alabama Crash

Recently uncovered data indicates Tesla's Autopilot driver-assist system was engaged during a fatal single-vehicle crash in Alabama that killed the driver. While authorities initially reported the incident as a standard road departure, internal vehicle records reveal the system's involvement in the moments leading up to the collision. This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding the use and reporting of advanced driver-assistance systems in accident investigations.

September 9, 2026ElectrekTesla
Autonomous

Tesla Confirms Autopilot/FSD Engaged in Fatal Motorcyclist Collision

Internal Tesla data submitted to federal regulators confirms that one of its vehicles was operating with its driver-assist system, either Autopilot or Full Self-Driving, active during a fatal collision with a motorcyclist last year. This incident, which largely escaped public notice, highlights challenges in tracking such crashes and the transparency of related data.

September 3, 2026ElectrekTesla
Autonomous

Tesla Confirms Autopilot/FSD Engaged During Fatal Texas Crash

Tesla has informed federal regulators that its Autopilot or Full Self-Driving system was actively engaged when a Model 3 crashed at 104 mph in Clute, Texas, resulting in the driver's death. This crucial detail, which was not initially disclosed in public reports, highlights ongoing concerns about transparency in incidents involving advanced driver-assist systems.

August 31, 2026ElectrekTesla
Autonomous

Tesla Settles Full Self-Driving Fatal Crash Lawsuit

Tesla has reportedly settled a lawsuit related to a fatal 2023 crash, which involved its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software. This incident contributed to a federal investigation into the company's advanced driver-assistance systems. The confidential settlement avoids a public trial over the technology's role in the collision.

June 27, 2026Bloomberg GreenTesla