GoKawiilTesla on Full Self-Driving hits parked CHP cruiser as driver sleeps, injuring two officers
California Highway Patrol says a Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving mode struck a patrol car on Interstate 80 on October 13 while officers investigated a fatal crash, despite flares, cones and flashing lights marking the closed lanes. The impact pushed the cruiser into another emergency vehicle, hospitalizing both officers with serious injuries; the 22-year-old driver, who told police he had fallen asleep, suffered minor injuries.
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CHP's statement reiterating that FSD is only an SAE Level 2 system requiring constant driver supervision underscores a recurring gap between the feature's name and its actual capabilities. The incident could renew scrutiny from federal regulators, who have previously probed Tesla's driver-assistance software over drowsy or inattentive driving, and may intensify debate over whether in-cabin monitoring safeguards are adequate.
- A Tesla in FSD mode crashed into a parked CHP cruiser on I-80 while officers worked a fatal-crash scene.
- Two officers were hospitalized with serious injuries; the driver, who said he was asleep, had only minor injuries.
- CHP emphasized that Full Self-Driving remains a Level 2 system requiring active driver supervision, not autonomy.
Source: futurism.com — Frank Landymore, 2026-10-16
Published there as: “Tesla Running FSD Slams Into Police Cruiser After Driver Falls Asleep Behind the Wheel, Hospitalizing Two Officers With Serious Injuries”
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