Tesla Faces Trial Over Autopilot-Enabled Crash

By
Emilia Vasilescu
1 min read
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Tesla will soon head back to court in a California trial to determine responsibility for a crash that resulted in a fatality nearly six years ago. The trial, scheduled for the week of March 18th, will focus on whether Tesla's driver-assist software is at fault for the fatal accident. The case stems from a crash in 2018 involving a Tesla Model X on Autopilot that collided with a barrier. The National Transportation Safety Board found that both Autopilot and distracted driving contributed to the crash. The deceased driver's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit in 2019 alleging that the vehicle lacked safety features, including automatic braking. This latest trial brings attention to Tesla's continued legal battles over its driver-assist features, as federal regulators have heightened scrutiny and the company is facing an expanded criminal probe.

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