GoKawiilPedestrian killed after Tesla in Full Self-Driving mode strikes him on I-80
California Highway Patrol said a 71-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a Tesla traveling about 70 mph on I-80 near Vallejo early Thursday, while the vehicle's Full Self-Driving system was reportedly engaged. The 26-year-old driver remained at the scene and told officers the car had attempted to brake and steer left, but it still struck the man as he walked onto the freeway from the shoulder. CHP said the pedestrian was later struck by another vehicle that did not stop.
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The incident adds to a string of crashes involving Tesla's FSD software on the same highway corridor, including a collision with a police cruiser just days earlier, which may intensify scrutiny of the system's real-world safety record. Because FSD is marketed as requiring constant driver supervision rather than full autonomy, the case could raise questions about how responsibility is assigned between driver and software in fatal crashes.
- A 71-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a Tesla allegedly running Full Self-Driving mode on I-80 near Vallejo.
- Dashcam footage reviewed by CHP showed braking and steering actions before impact, though it's unclear if they were driver- or software-initiated.
- The crash follows another recent FSD-related incident on the same stretch of highway involving a police cruiser.
Source: futurism.com — Frank Landymore, 2026-10-23
Published there as: “Man Dies After Being Mowed Down by Self-Driving Tesla, Police Say”
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