Crime & Safety
Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" System Faces Probe After Pedestrian Death
In addition to the pedestrian's death, another crash involved an injury, the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) said.
October 18, 2024
Tesla is facing scrutiny by federal regulators after a report that the electric car maker's "Full Self-Driving" system may be linked to a fatal accident.
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The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in documents that it opened the probe on Thursday after the company reported four crashes, including one that killed a pedestrian, after Tesla vehicles entered areas of low visibility including sun glare, fog and airborne dust.
In addition to the pedestrian's death, another crash involved an injury, the agency said.
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