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Tesla on Autopilot Fatally Crashed into Parked Fire Truck in Indiana

A Tesla on Autopilot mode failed to see a parked fire truck and crashed into its rear on an interstate in Indiana, causing the death of an Arizona woman.

Date it happened
2019-12-29
Organisation involved
Tesla
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