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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Internet Cut: Pakistani Man's Self-Driving Car Test Ends in Crash with Car
«النت قطع».. تجربة شاب باكستاني لسيارة ذاتية القيادة تنتهي بالاصطدام في سيارة - نيوز رووم
A video circulated on social media showing a young Pakistani man testing a self-driving system he invented. The system relied on the internet to control the car. During the test in front of media, the internet connection cut off, the car lost control, and it collided with a police car at the site.
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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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Driverless Car Promo Video: Internet Cut Causes Crash into Police Van
Il fait la promotion en vidéo d’une voiture sans chauffeur, il perd la connexion internet et finit dans la police…
A journalist was filming a promotion for a remotely driven car from the passenger seat when the internet connection failed, making the vehicle uncontrollable. It crashed into a parked police van. No one was injured.
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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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VÍDEO | Choca contra un coche de la Policía mientras prueba un coche autónomo sin conductor que él mismo ha…
The remote-controlled car lost control and crashed into a parked police van during a demonstration.
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Comma’s hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashes - TechCrunch
The system controlled the vehicle's driving, failing to detect slow or stopped vehicles, causing crashes that killed three people and injured others.
- Company involved
- Comma.ai
- AI system involved
- openpilot
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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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After fatal crashes, regulators investigate Comma AI's hands-free driving technology
致命車禍後，主管機關調查 Comma AI 的免手操作駕駛技術 - Business Insider Taiwan
The US NHTSA opened an investigation into Comma AI's hands-free driving device after five reported crashes that caused 11 injuries and 3 deaths. The regulator says vehicles equipped with the device hit slow-moving or stopped vehicles in the lane, and the system may have failed to adequately detect or respond to them. Comma AI sells an aftermarket device that enables hands-free driving on over 325 car models, with software including OpenPilot.
- Company involved
- Comma AI
- AI system involved
- OpenPilot (running on comma three, comma 3X, comma four hardware)
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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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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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US Robotaxis Plagued by Whiplash Injuries from Sudden Braking
米ロボタクシー、「いきなりブレーキ」でむち打ち続出 - 自動運転ラボ
Waymo and Zoox reported over 24 injury accidents involving test drivers in 2024-2025, mostly from sudden braking or system errors. Drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries, with some off work for over 150 days. Zoox recalled hundreds of vehicles due to braking problems.
- Company involved
- Waymo
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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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Life or Death in Two Seconds: The Smart Driving Chaos Behind the Fatal Xiaomi Car Crash—Every Owner Must Read!
生死两秒：小米汽车致命车祸背后的智驾迷局，所有车主必看！ - 汽车之家
A Xiaomi SU7 was traveling at 116 km/h on the Dezhou-Shanghai Expressway on March 29 when its NOA system issued an obstacle warning, leaving the driver only about two seconds to react. The vehicle hit a cement barrier at 97 km/h and caught fire, killing three university students inside. The article criticizes the short warning time, the gap between marketing claims and driver responsibility disclaimers, and calls for stricter smart driving safety standards.
- Company involved
- Xiaomi
- AI system involved
- NOA
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Self-driving bus hits pedestrians, injuring two; Yahiko Village draft report: safety left to contractor, poor information sharing
歩行者と衝突し2人ケガ…新潟・弥彦村の“自動運転バス事故” 村が報告書の素案提示「安全対策を受託業者に任せきり」「情報共有の体制不十分」 - 新潟ニュース NST
An autonomous bus in Yahiko Village, Niigata, struck pedestrians, injuring two people. The village's draft report found that safety measures had been left entirely to the contractor and that information sharing within the administration was insufficient. The bus, introduced two years earlier, had already been involved in three previous incidents.
- Company involved
- Yahiko Village
- AI system involved
- Miko-pyon-go
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EasyMile ordered to stop carrying passengers after injury in Ohio
A passenger was injured while riding in an EasyMile self-driving shuttle in Columbus, Ohio, when the vehicle made an emergency stop from 7 mph, causing the passenger to fall from their seat. The passenger sought medical attention, and the local transportation project Smart Columbus halted the service. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) partially suspended EasyMile's US operations, prohibiting the company from carrying passengers while it investigates the incident.
- Company involved
- EasyMile
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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 Model S on Autopilot crashes into stationary van on Swiss highway
A Tesla Model S owner in Switzerland was using the car's Autopilot and Adaptive Cruise Control on a highway when the system failed to detect a stationary van after the preceding vehicle changed lanes. The car accelerated slightly and collided with the van, causing front-end damage that required replacement of parts including a parking sensor and a steel beam. The driver acknowledged they could have reacted sooner but had grown to trust the system after many successful trips. Tesla's manual warns that the system may not brake for stationary vehicles in such situations.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Tesla 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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Volvo self-driving car blinded by snow in Sweden test
During testing in Jokkmokk, Sweden, a Volvo self-driving XC90 SUV's radar sensors became caked with frozen flakes, rendering the vehicle unable to read the road. The incident highlighted the challenge of snow blindness for autonomous vehicles. Ford engineers later proposed a solution using lidar to create high-definition 3-D maps.
- Company involved
- Volvo Cars
- AI system involved
- self-driving XC90 SUV
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Waymo recalls robotaxi software after crash into telephone pole
On May 21, 2024, a Waymo autonomous vehicle crashed into a telephone pole in Phoenix, Arizona, while driving to a passenger pickup location. The vehicle was damaged but no one was injured. Waymo issued a voluntary recall and updated the software and mapping for its entire fleet of 672 vehicles to correct an error that assigned a low damage score to the pole and to improve the map.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo autonomous vehicle
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Xpeng P7 Collides with Truck During NGP Assisted Driving, Driver Injured
On 23 September 2021, a Xpeng P7 owner in China was using the NGP automatic navigation assisted driving system when the vehicle failed to identify a flatbed truck ahead and collided with its rear. The driver, who trusted the system to brake automatically, sustained slight injuries. Xpeng Motors stated that the system's functions were operating normally before the crash and that further analysis would be conducted. Experts suggested the visual camera may have misjudged the distance due to the truck's unusual shape.
- Company involved
- Xpeng Motors
- AI system involved
- NGP automatic navigation assisted driving system
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