What did the California Highway Patrol say about FSD?

The California Highway Patrol reminded drivers that despite its name, FSD is not fully autonomous. Using the technology does not remove the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle safely.

What did the NHTSA report find about Tesla's Autopilot and FSD?

A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation report revealed that Tesla's Autopilot and FSD have been linked to hundreds of crashes and dozens of deaths.

What happened in the other Tesla incident on Interstate 80?

In a separate incident during the third week of October 2026 on the same Interstate 80, a Tesla crashed into a parked patrol car. The Tesla's driver said he was using FSD and was asleep.

Autonomous DrivingAI Safety & AlignmentGIGAZINE AI12h agoOct 23, 2026, 13:00 JST

Tesla in automated mode kills man; California Highway Patrol seeks witnesses

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What happened
A Tesla car hit and killed a man on a highway while in automated driving mode. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, at least one other vehicle also appears to have struck him, but only the Tesla's driver stopped and stayed at the scene.
Why it matters
The fact that other drivers apparently did not stop has left investigators looking for witnesses, which could complicate establishing what exactly happened in the moments after the collision.

WHO IT HITSThis news directly affects drivers who use Tesla's FSD (Full Self-Driving) feature, as well as road safety investigators and regulators assessing automated driving systems. It may also concern passengers and other road users sharing highways where such systems are active.

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Context & Analysis

The fatal collision adds to a growing set of incidents involving Tesla's automated driving features. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation report, Tesla's Autopilot and FSD have been linked to hundreds of crashes and dozens of deaths. This latest case, in which the Tesla driver stopped but other drivers apparently did not, has prompted the California Highway Patrol to seek witnesses. Separately, during the third week of October 2026, another Tesla crashed into a parked patrol car on the same Interstate 80, and that driver said he was using FSD and was asleep. The California Highway Patrol used this occasion to remind drivers that FSD is not fully autonomous and that responsibility for safe driving remains with the driver.

FAQ

What did the California Highway Patrol say about FSD?: The California Highway Patrol reminded drivers that despite its name, FSD is not fully autonomous. Using the technology does not remove the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle safely.
What did the NHTSA report find about Tesla's Autopilot and FSD?: A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation report revealed that Tesla's Autopilot and FSD have been linked to hundreds of crashes and dozens of deaths.
What happened in the other Tesla incident on Interstate 80?: In a separate incident during the third week of October 2026 on the same Interstate 80, a Tesla crashed into a parked patrol car. The Tesla's driver said he was using FSD and was asleep.

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