Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation
Summary
A Tesla car crashed into a house in Texas on June 19, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. The US agency that checks car safety, NHTSA, has started a detailed investigation into the accident because the Tesla was using its automated driving system at the time.Key Facts
- The crash happened around 8 p.m. local time, when a Tesla Model 3 left the road and hit a house.
- The woman inside the house was seriously injured and later died in the hospital.
- The driver was not drunk and told police the car was on "full self-driving (assisted)" mode.
- The NHTSA's investigation is a special, in-depth inquiry separate from local police work.
- Tesla’s self-driving technology has faced criticism for being misleading about its abilities.
- Earlier investigations by NHTSA looked into Tesla’s self-driving performance in bad weather.
- Some US senators have asked the NHTSA to investigate Tesla’s technology further due to safety concerns.
- The investigation may lead to safety recalls or new rules but is not meant to punish Tesla right away.
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