Tesla Reportedly in Autopilot Mode Hits Parked Police Vehicle in Fullerton, California

June 13, 2024

A Tesla vehicle, allegedly operating in self-driving mode, collided with a stationary police car in Fullerton, California. The incident occurred while the officer was attending to a fatal DUI crash. Fortunately, the officer avoided injury. The driver admitted to being distracted by their cellphone and relying on Tesla's AI system.

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Alleged deployer: unnamed-tesla-driver
Alleged developer: tesla
Alleged harmed parties: unnamed-fullerton-police-officer, fullerton-police-department

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