Montgomery County Police Officers Are Suing Tesla Over February Crash

SPLENDORA, TX — Tesla has been named in a lawsuit filed seven months after an accident involving a Tesla Model X injured five law enforcement officers in Splendora.

The lawsuit was filed Monday and accuses Tesla and CEO Elon Musk of knowing about safety issues pertaining to the company's Autopilot feature, particularly a failure to recognize flashing lights, but failing to address those problems.

The lawsuit states a Tesla Model X using the Autopilot feature crashed into patrol vehicles during a traffic stop in the early hours of Feb. 27, badly injuring the five officers as well as the civilian involved in the traffic stop.

The lawsuit seeks over $1 million in damages with a maximum of $20 million.

The five officers who filed suit are from Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable's Office and the Splendora Police Department.

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