Tesla that fatally hit Washington motorcyclist may have been in autopilot; driver arrested
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USA Today— Jeffrey Nissen was killed in a crash with a Tesla on Friday. The driver says he was on the company's autopilot system when the crash happened.
Japan Today—Driver arrested after fatally hitting woman on crosswalk in Hiroshima. Police in Hiroshima have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving resulting in death after he hit and killed and 31-year-old woman on a crosswalk. The incident occurred at around 11:30 p.m. Friday in Saeki Ward, broadcaster NTV reported. Police said the woman was taken to hospital where she
Business Insider—Tesla driver told police he was using Autopilot during fatal crash. A 56-year-old Tesla Model S driver said he was using Autopilot when he hit and killed someone on a motorcycle last week about 15 miles outside Seattle.The Washington State Patrol's affidavit said the driver was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide "based on the admitted inattention to driving," while on Autopilot mode and using a cell phone while driving, according to a CNBC report. The department did not respond to Business Insider's request for records.The driver told a Washington State...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser—Fatal Seattle crash: Tesla driver admits Autopilot use. SEATTLE >> A Tesla that may have been operating on the company’s Autopilot driving system hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle, raising questions about whether a recent recall went far enough to ensure Tesla drivers using Autopilot pay attention to the road.