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35-year-old Tesla driver hospitalized after crash in Full Self-Driving mode on clear two-lane road

Feb 26, 2025Unknown, United States2 sources

Summary

A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a tree while operating on Full Self-Driving (Supervised) mode, according to a video shared online. The incident occurred on February 26 on a straight, two-lane road with no traffic, under clear weather conditions. The vehicle suddenly swerved left, crossed into oncoming traffic, veered off the road, and struck a tree within three seconds. The driver reported minor physical injuries and emotional distress, stating he was traveling at approximately 55 mph at the time. The car was running FSD version 13.2.8, which was up to date at the time of the crash. The driver expressed disappointment in the system and said he would never use FSD again.

Incident Details

Domain
Autonomous Systems

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

Harm Types
Autonomous Vehicle
Platforms
Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
Companies
Recipient
Individualthe driver of the Tesla Model 3 involved in the crash
Dimensions
physical