Vietnamese-American Owner Sues Tesla Over Model X That Suddenly Accelerated Through Red Light
A Vietnamese-American driver is suing Tesla after his Model X allegedly accelerated on its own from a stop at a red light in Kirkland, Washington, on June 29, 2023. The vehicle crossed the intersection and hit a curb, injuring the driver and his 14-year-old daughter. The lawsuit claims the Autopilot system failed and that the driver could not regain control despite braking and steering.
- Language it was published in
- ar
- Date it happened
- 2023-06-29
- Organisation involved
- Tesla
- Product, system or model
- Tesla Autopilot
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