Tesla Sedan on Autopilot Reportedly Drove Over Dividing Curb in Washington, Resulting in Minor Vehicle Damage

August 1, 2017

A Tesla sedan utilizing Autopilot mode experienced difficulties maintaining its lane position, resulting in the vehicle unintentionally driving over a yellow curb in Redmond, Washington. This incident led to minor damage to the rear suspension of the vehicle.

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Alleged deployer: tesla
Alleged developer: tesla
Alleged harmed parties: eric-horvitz, tesla-drivers

Source

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