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92 incidents closest to “Aurora Driver” · matched on meaning · public reporting

WF-30R8NM6 Jul 2025Hindi

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

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-7OH98TKorean

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

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-75P4S67 Jul 2024

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

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-AACDUS1 Jun 2017

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

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-6F3DYC29 Jun 2023Arabic

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

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-H91VC931 Oct 2025Arabic

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

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-5WQU4C1 Mar 2021

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

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-LEQJ7R29 Dec 2022

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

9 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-7QCHJG1 Apr 2022

TuSimple self-driving truck crashes in Arizona after system executes old command

In April 2022, a TuSimple autonomous semi-trailer truck travelling on I-10 in Tucson, Arizona, suddenly veered left and struck a concrete divider. The company initially blamed human error, but an internal report revealed that the crash occurred because an operator failed to properly reboot the system, causing it to execute a 2.5-minute-old left-turn command. No injuries or property damage were reported. Federal regulators, including the FMCSA and NHTSA, have launched investigations into the incident.

Company involved
TuSimple

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-824N4425 May 2018

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

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-GPYWHQ29 May 2018

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

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-NJX5PW24 Jul 2026

Truck drivers sue Motive over AI dash cam mass surveillance

Truck drivers Adam Dean and Christian Erickson filed a class action lawsuit against Motive Technologies Inc., alleging that the company's AI-powered dash cams with automatic license plate readers collected license plate data and tracked drivers' movements without consent. The lawsuit, filed in California federal court, claims violations of California's ALPR Law and seeks damages of $2,500 per class member. The drivers allege privacy invasion and emotional distress from the surreptitious surveillance.

Company involved
Motive Technologies Inc.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-TQUWY37 Jan 2026

Waymo passenger flees robotaxi stuck on Phoenix light rail tracks

A Waymo self-driving car mistakenly drove onto light rail tracks in Phoenix, forcing a passenger to flee the vehicle. The incident occurred near moving trains before the car continued along the tracks. Valley Metro confirmed it was notified and responded, and Waymo was contacted.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-U8SFC923 Jul 2021

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

3 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-VACBZ522 May 2022

Cruise driverless cars block traffic in San Francisco

On 22 May 2022, three driverless Cruise vehicles stopped in the middle of Masonic Avenue in San Francisco, blocking two lanes of traffic. The cars reportedly became confused and halted, causing disruption. The incident was shared on social media by a witness.

Company involved
Cruise

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-FA32HO1 Mar 2019

Tesla Model 3 crash with truck kills driver using partial automation

At 6:17 a.m. on March 1, 2019, a Tesla Model 3 operating with partial driving automation struck a semitrailer in Delray Beach, Florida, killing the 50-year-old driver. The NTSB determined the probable cause was the truck driver's failure to yield right of way combined with the car driver's inattention due to overreliance on the automation, with Tesla's system design allowing disengagement as a contributing factor.

Company involved
Tesla

10 source articles · read the reporting →

Driver relying on "smart driving" on highway crashes after system suddenly disengages near truck

司机依赖“智驾 ”跑高速,逼近大货车时“智驾”突然退出引发车祸 - 手机新浪网

A driver was using a smart driving system on an expressway. As the vehicle approached a large truck, the system unexpectedly disengaged, leading to a crash.

1 source article · read the reporting →

Bo Yu Long Zhu Fishing Download: Tesla Autopilot Another Fatal Accident, Owner's Family Demands Full Logs - Pchome Computer Home

博鱼龙珠捕鱼下载特斯拉自动驾驶再出致命事故,车主家属要求公开完整日志 - Pchome电脑之家

A fatal accident involving Tesla's autopilot has occurred again. The family of the car owner is demanding that the complete logs be released.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-NN92D919 Jan 2018

Tesla Driver Passed Out Drunk on Bay Bridge Claims Autopilot Was in Control

On 19 January 2018, a Tesla driver was found passed out behind the wheel on the San Francisco Bay Bridge with a blood alcohol content over twice the legal limit. The driver told California Highway Patrol officers that the vehicle had been set on Autopilot. The driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, and the car was towed. No accident or injuries occurred, and Tesla did not confirm whether Autopilot was engaged.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

10 source articles · read the reporting →

AI-powered tram crashes into pedestrians in St Petersburg test run

An AI-powered 'Smart Tram' on a test run in St Petersburg, Russia, crashed into pedestrians after its AI system turned off and brakes failed. The driver, who was present, attempted to use emergency brakes but they did not fully work. Several people were injured, including a 45-year-old woman trapped under the tram. The city authorities have launched an investigation and a criminal case has been opened.

Company involved
St Petersburg city authorities
AI system involved
Smart Tram

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-B3X8PY1 Aug 2019

Tesla Autopilot Failed to Brake, Killing 15-Year-Old, Family Alleges

In August 2019, a Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot rear-ended a Ford Explorer pickup on a California freeway, killing 15-year-old Jovani Maldonado. Data shows neither the system nor the driver braked until a fraction of a second before impact. The family has filed a lawsuit alleging Autopilot is defective and failed to react to traffic. Tesla has denied responsibility, blaming the driver's inattention.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-YDH1HN3 Aug 2023

Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla collides with pickup

The vehicle's Autopilot system drove into oncoming traffic, causing a collision that killed the driver and injured two passengers in another vehicle.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-020KRL26 Jul 2023

Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla falls from height

The vehicle drove off the road and fell from a height, killing the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-Q716GK23 Mar 2018

Tesla Model X on Autopilot hits crash attenuator in Mountain View, killing driver

On 23 March 2018, a Tesla Model X P100D operating with Autopilot hit a damaged crash attenuator on US Highway 101 in Mountain View, California, killing the driver. The NTSB found that Autopilot steered the vehicle into a highway gore area because of system limitations, and that the driver was distracted and over-reliant on the partial driving automation. Two other vehicles were struck; one driver sustained minor injuries.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

9 source articles · read the reporting →

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