Worst Ad for Remote-Controlled Car Caught on Video — Vehicle Crashes Into Police Van
Худшая реклама беспилотного управления авто попала на видео - автомобиль въехал в полицейский фургон - TengriNews
A remotely controlled car crashed into a police van during a demonstration in Islamabad. Journalist Muhammad Alija, in the passenger seat, tried to stop it with the handbrake but failed. He later said the technology is not yet safe and requires further testing.
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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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Volvo on Assisted Driving Crashes Again: Hits Buffer Truck on Highway 1; Same Stretch Saw 3 Deaths Last Month
影/Volvo開輔駕又肇禍！國1撞緩撞車 上月同路段曾釀3死 - 中天新聞網
On September 11, a 49-year-old man driving a Volvo S90 with assisted driving engaged crashed into a construction buffer truck on National Highway 1 in Miaoli, sustaining minor injuries along with his passenger. Police found no alcohol involved. The incident occurred only four kilometers from where a Volvo using assisted driving caused a fatal crash last month, killing three and injuring three.
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Pakistan Driverless Car: Collided with Police Van During Test
Pakistan Driverless Car: टेस्ट के दौरान पुलिस वैन से टकराई - rajexpress.com
A driverless car in Pakistan collided with a police van while being tested. The incident occurred during a trial run. Further details are not available.
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Waymo Robotaxis Stall in San Francisco During Power Outage, Causing Congestion
On 20 December 2025, Waymo's driverless robotaxis stalled at intersections in San Francisco during a power outage, treating dark traffic signals as four-way stops and requesting confirmation checks. The backlog of checks caused response delays and traffic congestion. Waymo suspended its service at the request of city officials to clear streets for emergency vehicles and later explained that it is refining its system to handle such outages more decisively. The California Public Utilities Commission is investigating the incident.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo robotaxi
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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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Tesla in Summon Mode Hits Parked Car: Who Pays?
Tesla in modalità Summon urta un’auto in parcheggio: chi paga i danni? - autoruote4x4.com
A Tesla Model X in Smart Summon mode struck a parked Mitsubishi SUV in a U.S. parking lot. The owner was controlling the vehicle via the app when it took a tight turn and hit the stationary car. The incident sparked debate over liability and insurance coverage for autonomous driving features.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Smart Summon
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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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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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Flock Safety failed to secure Boston vehicle data during 2025 pilot, report finds - WBUR
Flock Safety cameras collected license plate and vehicle data from drivers in Boston and shared it with external law enforcement agencies.
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock Safety
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Autonomous Car Loses Connection, Hits Police Vehicle During Test
Carro autônomo perde conexão e atinge viatura policial durante teste; assista - Vrum
During a test in Islamabad, Pakistan, an autonomous car lost its internet and satellite connection, causing it to hit a parked police vehicle. The journalist in the passenger seat attempted to engage the handbrake but was unable to avoid the collision. The incident highlighted the risks of testing experimental technology on public roads.
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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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Driver Assistance System Leads to Rear-End Crash; Freeway Bureau Calls for Inclusion in Driving Tests and Mandatory Dealer Disclosure
輔助駕駛系統釀追撞 高公局：應納入監理考題、賣車時強制告知 - udn
A secondary rear-end collision on National Highway 1 occurred after a driver using adaptive cruise control failed to detect stationary vehicles. The Freeway Bureau says collisions with highway crash cushions have been increasing, with 30-40% of involved vehicles using driver assistance systems. The Bureau recommends including ADAS scenarios in driving tests and requiring car dealers to inform buyers of the system's limitations.
- AI system involved
- ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) and ADAS
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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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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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Autonomous Car Loses Internet Connection and Crashes Into Police Vehicle During Report
Carro autônomo perde conexão com a internet e colide com viatura policial durante gravação de reportagem - Extra online
During a test of an autonomous car in Islamabad, Pakistan, the vehicle lost its internet connection and crashed into a parked police car. The car was being remotely operated via internet and satellite, and the journalist inside attempted to engage the handbrake but failed to stop the collision. The reporter stated that a sudden technical failure caused the loss of control, and he cautioned against testing unproven technology on public roads.
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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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Zoox robotaxi crashes into parked car, injuring driver's hand in San Francisco
On 17 January 2026, a Zoox autonomous vehicle carrying a company employee collided with the open driver's-side door of a parked 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille in San Francisco. The door was opened by street ambassador Jamel Durden, whose hand was smashed in the crash. Zoox stated the robotaxi detected the opening door and attempted to avoid it but contact was unavoidable. The San Francisco Police Department and California DMV are investigating, and Zoox is cooperating with authorities.
- Company involved
- Zoox
- AI system involved
- Zoox robotaxi
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Zoox Recalls Software After Autonomous Vehicles Cross Lane Lines
Zoox issued a voluntary software recall for 332 autonomous vehicles after identifying instances where the vehicles crossed center lane lines or blocked crosswalks. The issue, first observed on August 26, 2025, involved a robotaxi making a wide turn into an opposing lane. No collisions occurred, but the company acknowledged the risk and deployed software updates in November and December to correct the behavior. Zoox is in ongoing discussions with NHTSA about the incidents.
- Company involved
- Zoox
- AI system involved
- Zoox autonomous driving system
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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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Waymo passengers felt trapped during pedestrian attack in San Francisco
A couple riding in a Waymo driverless car in San Francisco felt trapped when a pedestrian attempted to cover the vehicle's sensors. The passengers contacted Waymo support and were advised to remain inside the vehicle. The pedestrian eventually walked away, and the passengers were unharmed. Waymo stated that remaining inside is often the safest course of action during such an event.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo Driver
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