30-year-old Tesla driver crashes into storefront while using autopilot in San Francisco
Summary
A Tesla crashed into a plant store in San Francisco’s Mission District on Sunday afternoon at around 2 p.m. The driver reported using the car’s autopilot feature when attempting a right turn but said the car failed to execute the maneuver. The driver claimed she mistakenly hit the gas pedal while trying to disengage autopilot, leading to the collision. The incident occurred at the intersection of 21st and San Carlos streets, damaging The Mellow SF storefront. Tesla had previously recalled over 2 million vehicles in late 2023 for a software update related to autopilot systems, following a series of crashes linked to the feature.
Incident Details
Harms arising from AI or automated systems making consequential decisions without adequate oversight.
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