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

Tesla Autopilot Crash on Hong Kong Eastern Corridor Kills Driver

香港东区走廊特斯拉自动驾驶事故致司机不治|警方|tesla_新浪新闻 - 新浪网

A Tesla crashed on Hong Kong's Eastern Corridor while using autonomous driving. The driver died after treatment failed. Police are handling the case.

Company involved
Tesla

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WF-406ALFKorean

Assemblymember Kim Mi-ae: 11 Autonomous Vehicle ‘System Error’ Accidents, 4 Injured

김미애 의원, 자율주행자동차 ‘시스템 오류’ 사고 11건…4명 다쳐 - sisakoreanews.kr

Assemblymember Kim Mi-ae reported that there have been 11 accidents caused by system errors in autonomous vehicles. Four people were injured in these incidents.

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WF-OQ1CO224 Jul 2026ZH-CN

Driver-Assist System Initiates Lane Change, Causes Rear-End Collision on Highway

“智驾系统”自主变道 高速公路上遭遇追尾 - 新浪财经

A driver's XPeng X9, with its NGP driver-assistance system engaged, autonomously initiated a left lane change on an expressway. During the maneuver, a vehicle ahead braked suddenly and the car was rear-ended by a large truck. Police determined the lane change caused the accident and held the driver fully liable; the vehicle repair estimate exceeded 100,000 yuan.

AI system involved
Xpeng NGP (Navigation Guided Pilot)

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Ghost? Triple fatal freeway pileup: driver admits ACC use then denies

有鬼?國道二次追撞釀3死,肇事女駕駛認有開ACC、進警局又否認 - 地球黃金線

A van and a Tesla stopped in the inner lane after a minor collision on National Highway 1. Minutes later, a Volvo rear-ended the van at high speed, killing three people and injuring three. The 51-year-old female driver admitted to using ACC at the scene but denied it at the police station.

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WF-MTK3DI19 Aug 2026ZH-TW

Volvo Suspected of Using Driver Assist in Fatal Three-Car Pileup on National Freeway 1; Tesla Driver Dies This Morning

影/VOLVO疑開輔駕!國1三義段車禍3死 特斯拉女今晨不治 - 中天新聞網

A chain-reaction crash occurred yesterday morning on the northbound National Freeway 1 in Miaoli's Sanyi section. After an initial collision, the two drivers got out to talk, and a Volvo with its adaptive cruise control reportedly engaged struck them from behind, causing a secondary crash. The initial collision and the secondary impact resulted in a total of three deaths and three injuries, with the Tesla driver succumbing to her injuries early this morning.

Company involved
Volvo
AI system involved
ACC

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WF-Y6O4PG1 Aug 2025EN

Fired Trucker AI Monitoring Suit Adds Twist to Liability Debate

California truck driver Rodrigo Garcia sued his former employer, Figueroa Tank Lines, and Samsara, maker of its AI-powered in-cab video surveillance, saying his August 2025 dismissal was whistleblower retaliation and that the monitoring invaded his privacy without consent.

Company involved
Figueroa Tank Lines
AI system involved
Samsara AI dashcam monitoring

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Aftermarket driver assist under federal probe following fatal crashes - Ars Technica

The comma.ai driver assist system failed to detect slow or stopped vehicles, causing crashes that killed three people and injured 11.

AI system involved
openpilot

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WF-279PUC19 Aug 2026ZH-TW

Highway Rear-End Crash Kills 3, Injures 3; Driver Suspected of Using Driver Assistance Without Paying Attention

國道追撞釀3死3傷!駕駛疑用輔助駕駛未注意 高公局曝6種失靈情境 - Yahoo新聞

A secondary rear-end collision on National Highway 1 killed three people and injured three others. Police suspect the driver of the third vehicle was using a driver assistance system and failed to notice the stopped cars ahead. The Freeway Bureau warned that current Level 2 systems cannot handle six specific road situations and reminded drivers to stay alert and in control at all times.

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WF-0IZIVD19 Aug 2026ZH-TW

Highway 3-Death Crash Moment Exposed: Volvo Female Driver's ACC Causes Tragedy, Netizens Ask 'How Many Times?'

國道3死撞擊瞬間曝!Volvo女輔助駕駛釀禍 網嘆1事:要講幾次才會聽 - 三立新聞

On August 19, a van and a Tesla collided on National Freeway 1 in Miaoli, and both drivers exited their vehicles to talk while standing in the inner lane. A Volvo driven by a woman with adaptive cruise control engaged then hit them from behind at high speed, killing three people and injuring three others. Authorities are investigating whether the driver was over-reliant on the assist system and failed to pay attention to the road ahead.

AI system involved
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)

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WF-L5JWDE6 Oct 2025

Tesla driver who died when his car stopped on highway was using FSD/Autopilot - Electrek

The vehicle's driver-assist system controlled the car's speed and brought it to a stop in a live highway lane, resulting in a fatal collision for the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot/Full Self-Driving

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WF-45WEU321 Jul 2026Portuguese

Driver blames Tesla’s autopilot for speeding and gets fined in the US

Motorista culpa piloto automático da Tesla por excesso de velocidade e leva multa nos EUA - Estadão

A Tesla driver was pulled over in Parker, Colorado, for driving 64 mph in a 45 mph zone. The driver blamed the Full Self-Driving system, but police still issued a ticket and emphasized that the driver remains responsible for the vehicle’s operation.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving

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WF-08TPVB20 Aug 2026ZH-CN

NEV 'Smart Cruise' Crashes Into Construction Cones; Traffic Police: Assisted Driving Is Not Autonomous Driving

新能源汽车“智能巡航”撞上施工锥桶,交警:辅助驾驶不等于自动驾驶! - 紫牛新闻

On the morning of August 20, on the G15 Shenhai Expressway in Hai'an, a new energy sedan using its smart cruise function drove into construction cones placed in the first lane. The driver swerved into the rightmost lane after impact, and no injuries were reported. Traffic police said assisted driving is not autonomous driving and the driver remains primarily responsible.

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WF-AO1I3R21 Jul 2026

Colorado Tesla driver blames car’s Autopilot for speeding - The Denver Post

The car's speed was controlled by Autopilot, resulting in a speeding ticket for the driver.

AI system involved
Autopilot

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WF-PMQKM725 Mar 2026Japanese

Tesla fatal crash: driver assistance active during left turn — feature and cause still unknown

テスラ死亡事故、左折時に運転支援が作動―機能名と事故原因はなお不明 - 財経新聞

A Tesla Model Y was turning left at an intersection in Batavia, Illinois, on March 25, 2026, when it collided with an oncoming pickup truck. The front-seat passenger was killed, and a NHTSA report confirmed a driver-assistance system was engaged within 30 seconds before the crash, but the specific feature name and accident cause were not disclosed.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
FSD (Supervised)

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WF-W7SD2K31 Oct 2025ZH-TW

Tesla Autopilot Stops on Highway, Driver Killed in Rear-End Crash

特斯拉Autopilot模式高速公路突停 司機遭貨車追撞身亡 - Singtaousa

A Tesla Model 3 in Autopilot mode came to a complete stop on a highway in Mesa, Arizona, and was struck from behind by a Ford F-350 pickup truck. The driver died at the scene. Tesla's report to NHTSA confirmed the automated system was engaged but redacted key details as confidential business information.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

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WF-UZUEIO10 Sep 2026ZH-CN

Highway Driver Dozes Off While Using Smart Driving, Car Flips Over; Driver: 'I Was Drowsy, It Crashed'

司机高速上开智驾打盹车撞翻了 司机:“我开了智驾,有点瞌睡,它就撞了” - 新浪网

A driver on a Jiangxi expressway activated the smart driving feature and then dozed off, causing the car to hit a crash barrier and roll over. The driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, was not injured. Traffic police determined the crash happened because the driver mistook the assisted driving system for full self-driving and failed to remain attentive.

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WF-KYFA0S31 Oct 2025ZH-TW

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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WF-AN70KK31 Oct 2025Indonesian

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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WF-Q65FVM27 Aug 2026

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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WF-L19EDM3 Sep 2026Indonesian

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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WF-ST3MBB29 Sep 2026ZH-CN

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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WF-B98ZVR31 Oct 2025ZH-CN

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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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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WF-R9LNC11 Jan 2024Vietnamese

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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