Doorbell cam filmed Tesla Autopilot crash that killed woman in her home
An elderly Texas woman tragically died Friday after a man relying on his Tesla Model 3’s automated driver-assistance mode lost control and crashed his car
An elderly Texas woman tragically died Friday after a man relying on his Tesla Model 3’s automated driver-assistance mode lost control and crashed his car into her family’s home. In a statement, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Ars that Michael Butler said that “he was operating with an automated driving assistance system engaged at the time of the crash.” Police are currently investigating whether the autopilot feature in any way caused the crash but confirmed that Butler was not intoxicated and is cooperating, partly by helping cops understand how Tesla’s Autopilot feature works. “Butler failed to drive in a single lane, left the roadway, and struck the residence” at a “high rate of speed,” the sheriff’s office said. Read full article Comments
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