Tesla in Seattle Area Crash that Killed Motorcyclist was Driving with System

The article discusses a fatal crash involving a Tesla and a motorcyclist in the Seattle area. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Tesla Model S was operating on the vehicle’s Autopilot driver-assist system when it struck a motorcycle rider on a highway in Clyde Hill, Washington. The motorcyclist was killed in the collision. The NHTSA is investigating the crash, which occurred on March 23, 2022. Tesla’s Autopilot system can keep a vehicle in its lane and maintain a distance from vehicles in front of it. However, it does not make the vehicle fully autonomous, and drivers must remain alert and ready to intervene at all times. The NHTSA has previously investigated multiple crashes involving Autopilot, including fatal incidents. The agency has warned that Autopilot has limitations and should not be relied upon as a fully autonomous driving system.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/tesla-seattle-area-crash-killed-motorcyclist-driving-system-112421772