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Jeffrey Nissen killed by Tesla operating on Autopilot on Washington State Route 522

Apr 19, 2023Washington, United States1 source

Summary

A Tesla vehicle was involved in a fatal crash in Washington state while using its self-driving system, according to a report by Transport Topics. The incident occurred in 2023, though the exact date is not specified in the provided text. The crash resulted in a fatality. The involvement of Tesla's autonomous driving system is a key factor in the incident. Investigations are likely underway to determine the cause and whether the system was functioning as intended.

Incident Details

Domain
Autonomous Systems

Harms arising from AI or automated systems making consequential decisions without adequate oversight.

Harm Types
Autonomous Vehicle
Severity
Fatality
Platforms
Self-Driving System
Companies
Dimensions
physical

Who Was Affected

Age
Unknown
Gender
Unknown