Phantom Braking? Tesla Autopilot Stops Suddenly, Rear-Ended, Driver Killed
幽靈煞車？特斯拉自動駕駛「無故停車」後車猛撞 駕駛當場死亡 - ettoday.net
A Tesla Model 3 in Autopilot mode suddenly stopped on a highway in Arizona and was rear-ended by a pickup truck, killing the driver. Tesla reported the automated driving system was engaged and the vehicle was stationary at the time of collision. The cause of the unexpected stop remains unclear, though phantom braking has been a known issue with Tesla vehicles.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Tesla Autopilot or Full Self-Driving (FSD)
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Fatal Tesla Accidents: ADAS Data Redacted, Investigation Hindered
Kecelakaan Fatal Tesla: Data ADAS Dirahasiakan, Investigasi Terhambat - telset.id
Two fatal Tesla crashes occurred in Arizona and Florida, killing the drivers. In both cases, the Level 2 driver-assist system was active 30 seconds before impact, but Tesla redacted key details from crash reports as confidential business information, hampering the investigation. The NHTSA is now examining how Tesla reports such incidents.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Tesla ADAS
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Denver drivers question Waymo behavior after chain-reaction crash - CBS News
A Waymo autonomous vehicle stopped in a travel lane, and two following drivers were involved in a chain-reaction crash, suffering minor injuries and vehicle damage.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo autonomous vehicle
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Driver at Fault in Driver-Assist Crash Seeks Compensation; Li Auto Rejects Full Payout
开辅助驾驶撞车全责车主索赔 理想回应拒绝全额赔偿 - 中华网
A Li Auto owner crashed into an oncoming vehicle while using driver-assist on a downhill curve, and police assigned full liability. The owner demanded a car refund then 50,000 yuan for losses, but Li Auto offered only about 18,000 yuan for direct accident expenses, maintaining that drivers must remain attentive and ready to take over.
- Company involved
- Li Auto
- AI system involved
- Li Auto assisted driving
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Pakistani Journalist Crashes While Testing Self-Driving Car
Jurnalis Pakistan Alami Kecelakaan Saat Jajal Mobil Otonom - achmadnurhidayat.id
Pakistani journalist Muhammad Aalijah was testing a remote-controlled autonomous car when it lost control and hit a parked police car. The car was operated via satellite and internet, and the connection disruption caused the crash. Aalijah was recording from the passenger seat during the demonstration.
- AI system involved
- the Masla
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Wuhan's Baidu 'Luobo Kuaipao' robotaxis freeze on roads, stranding passengers
On the evening of 31 March 2026, multiple Baidu 'Luobo Kuaipao' autonomous taxis in Wuhan stopped on roads and elevated highways, trapping passengers inside. Police and transport authorities responded, and the company attributed the fault to a network-related system failure. Passengers were evacuated without injury, and an investigation is ongoing.
- Company involved
- Baidu
- AI system involved
- Luobo Kuaipao
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Before National Day Highway Trips, Look at This Assisted-Driving Rear-End Crash
国庆上高速前 先看看这起智驾追尾 - 驱动之家
A car on the Hukun Expressway rear-ended a truck at night while the driver was using its assisted driving function. The system disengaged at the last moment, leaving less than 10 meters to react and no time to brake. No casualties were reported.
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Second Tesla Driver Dies While Stopped on Highway with Autopilot/FSD Engaged
第二名特斯拉司机在开启自动驾驶/自动辅助驾驶的情况下，停在高速公路上身亡 - moomoo.com
A 2020 Tesla Model 3 was stopped in a highway lane in Mesa, Arizona, when it was rear-ended by a pickup truck, killing the driver. Tesla's own report to NHTSA confirms the vehicle's driver-assistance system was active and the car was stationary at 0 mph. This is the second such fatal crash in weeks, following a similar incident in Florida.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Fatal Tesla Crash: Company Confirms Autopilot/FSD Were Active
Incidente mortale in Tesla, l'azienda: "Autopilot/FSD attivi". È stata colpa dell'auto? - Everyeye Auto
Tesla confirmed to NHTSA that driver-assistance systems were engaged during a fatal crash in Texas in May 2026. The vehicle was traveling at approximately 167 km/h on an urban road. Police consider a medical emergency the most likely cause.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot/FSD
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Tesla Autopilot Active in Fatal Alabama Crash
Tesla Autopilot Aktif Saat Kecelakaan Fatal di Alabama - Telset.id
A Tesla Model Y crashed on Alabama Highway 157 on December 7, 2025, killing the driver. Tesla's telemetry data confirmed that the driver-assist system was active at the time. The company redacted key details about the crash, including the software version and operational area, as confidential business information.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla Driver Killed After Self-Driving Mode Stops in the Middle of a Highway - Futurism
A 2020 Tesla Model 3 running one of the company's self-driving modes stopped in the middle of the eastbound Loop 202 in Mesa, Arizona at about 3am on 31 October 2025 and was struck from behind by an F-350 pickup. The driver was found dead at the scene. Contemporaneous local reports did not say whether a driver-assistance system was engaged; Electrek matched the collision to a redacted crash report Tesla had filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Texas horror: Woman killed when Tesla on autopilot crashes into home | Watch
אימה בטקסס: אישה נהרגה כשטסלה על נהיגה אוטומטית התנגשה בבית פרטי | צפו - כיכר השבת
A 76-year-old woman died after a Tesla Model 3 on autopilot crashed into her home in Katy, Texas. The driver told police the autopilot was engaged, and the car veered off the road and burst through a wall at high speed. The victim was airlifted to a hospital but later succumbed to her injuries.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Tesla Autopilot
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Many Self-Driving Car Test Drivers Injured
Nhiều tài xế thử nghiệm xe tự lái gặp chấn thương - VnExpress
Test drivers for autonomous vehicle companies Waymo and Zoox suffered over 20 injuries such as sprains, muscle strains, and neck pain in 2024 and 2025, according to OSHA data analyzed by TechCrunch. Transdev, which manages Waymo's test drivers, reported 16 injuries caused by sudden braking or swerving, while Zoox reported 8 cases linked to abrupt stops. Incidents included a driver whose hand was injured when a car suddenly reversed while parking, and another who was hurt after the vehicle braked sharply for children on a path, leading to extended leave.
- Company involved
- Waymo and Zoox
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Tesla's Driving Aid Was Active in Fatal New Jersey Crash, Data Confirms
टेस्ला ने होंडा को तबाह कर दिया जब तक कि ड्राइवर को मार नहीं दिया, एफएसडी या ऑटोपायलट को सक्रिय…
A Tesla Model 3 failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a Honda Civic in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey, on July 6, 2025, killing the 82-year-old Honda driver. Data reported by Tesla to NHTSA confirmed that a driving assistance system, either Autopilot or Full Self-Driving, was active at the time of the crash. The Tesla's speed was recorded at about 4 mph before impact, suggesting a rolling stop.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot/Full Self-Driving
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Driving at 60 mph while asleep? Man caught using Tesla's Full Self-Driving
“시속 97km 자면서 운전?”⋯테슬라 자율주행 켜놓은 男 최후는 - 코메디닷컴
A man in Solano County, California, was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol after he was seen slumped over in the driver's seat of a Tesla traveling at 60 mph with Full Self-Driving engaged. The officer issued a traffic citation for speeding. The CHP reminded drivers that they remain legally responsible and must stay awake and attentive even when using autonomous features.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving
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Baidu's 'Apollo Go' robotaxi hits jaywalking pedestrian in Wuhan
On 7 July 2024, a Baidu 'Apollo Go' autonomous taxi struck a pedestrian at an intersection in Wuhan, China. The vehicle was starting at a green light when it made slight contact with the pedestrian, who was crossing against the red light. Baidu stated it cooperated with police and accompanied the injured person to hospital for observation. The incident has raised questions about liability for driverless cars under China's evolving regulations.
- Company involved
- Baidu
- AI system involved
- 萝卜快跑
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Tesla Autopilot fails to centre car, shredding tyres in Redmond
In summer 2017, Eric Horvitz activated the Autopilot function of his Tesla sedan while driving in Redmond, Washington. The system failed to centre the car properly, causing both driver's side tyres to hit a raised curb and shred instantly. Horvitz regained control and watched his car being towed away. He reported the incident to Tesla, which he says was more concerned about liability than addressing ethical issues with its AI.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Vietnamese-American Owner Sues Tesla Over Model X That Suddenly Accelerated Through Red Light
يقاضي مالك سيارة كهربائية من أصل فيتنامي شركة تسلا بسبب سيارته من طراز Model X التي تسارعت بشكل تلقائي متجاوزة…
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.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Tesla Autopilot
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Tesla Driver Killed After Self-Driving System Stops Suddenly on Highway
مقتل قائد سيارة تسلا إثر توقف مفاجئ لنظام القيادة الذاتية على طريق سريع - العربية
A Tesla Model 3 with its self-driving system engaged stopped in the middle of a highway in Mesa, Arizona, and was rear-ended by a pickup truck. The driver was found dead at the scene. A similar fatal incident occurred in Florida weeks earlier.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Tesla Autopilot or Full Self-Driving
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Amazon sued after monitoring software allegedly caused delivery van crash
In March 2021, an Amazon delivery van rear-ended a Tesla on Interstate 75 near Atlanta, causing a multi-vehicle crash that left a passenger with a traumatic brain injury and paralysis. The victim alleges that Amazon's Flex app and in-van AI cameras, which monitor drivers for speed and yawning, pressured the driver to speed, leading to the collision. Amazon denies liability, arguing the driver was employed by a contractor, but the lawsuit claims the company's software micromanages drivers and prioritizes speed over safety. The case, which seeks damages exceeding $2 million in medical bills, is pending.
- Company involved
- Amazon
- AI system involved
- Amazon Flex app
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Tesla Autopilot fails to stop for police in Germany after driver falls asleep
A Tesla Model 3 using Autopilot failed to stop for a police checkpoint on an Autobahn near Bamberg, Germany, after the driver fell asleep. Police pursued the vehicle for 15 minutes at 110 km/h before the driver awoke and pulled over. The driver had used a steering wheel weight to trick the system into detecting hands on the wheel and showed signs of drug impairment. The driver was charged with endangering road traffic and had their licence confiscated pending a court hearing.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla Model 3 crashes in Greece, driver blames Autopilot
A Tesla Model 3 driver, You You Xue, alleges his vehicle veered suddenly to the right while Autopilot was engaged at 120 km/h, causing a collision with a median on a motorway in Greece. The driver was unharmed, but the car was severely damaged and undrivable. Tesla stated data could not be retrieved because the incident occurred in an unsupported region, and reiterated that drivers must remain responsible when using Autopilot.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla Autopilot crashes into parked police SUV in Laguna Beach
On 29 May 2018, Dave Key's Tesla Model S, operating in Autopilot mode, drifted out of its lane and collided with a parked police SUV in Laguna Beach, California. No one was injured, but the car was written off. The crash was attributed to a known limitation of Tesla's AI, which struggled to distinguish stationary objects from the background. Key, a former software entrepreneur, later bought three more Teslas and used the Full Self-Driving beta.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla Autopilot mistakes moon for yellow traffic light, causing car to slow down
A Tesla driver reported that the vehicle's Autopilot system misidentified the moon as a yellow traffic light, causing the car to slow down unexpectedly. The driver alerted Tesla CEO Elon Musk via social media on July 23, 2021. No collision or injury was reported, but the incident highlights a potential safety issue with the object detection system.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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