Summary of Major Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated a fatal crash between a 2015 Tesla Model S 70D car and a tractor-semitrailer truck near Williston, Florida, on May 7, 2016. The crash resulted in the death of the car’s driver and no injuries to the truck driver. The investigation found that the car was operating with automated vehicle control systems, including Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer lane-keeping systems, at the time of the crash.
Key Factors:
The NTSB identified several key factors contributing to the crash, including:
- The car’s driver was operating the vehicle using the automated vehicle control systems.
- The truck was making a left turn across the path of the car.
- The road was straight and had no obstructions.
- The car’s Autopilot system was engaged and had not been disengaged by the driver.
The NTSB issued several safety recommendations to address the crash and improving transportation safety.
Manual:
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