Tesla has settled a lawsuit related to the fatal pedestrian crash involving its Full Self-Driving technology, which resulted in the death of 71-year-old Johna Story in Arizona in 2023. The lawsuit, filed by Story's family, addressed an incident where she was struck by a Model Y while attempting to direct traffic around a separate collision. This case marked the first reported pedestrian fatality associated with Tesla's automated driving system, prompting a federal investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration into the system's performance in poor visibility. The settlement terms remain undisclosed. Tesla is also facing a new lawsuit following another fatal accident involving a Model 3 and alleged automated driving assistance.
Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over Fatal Pedestrian Crash Linked to Full Self-Driving System
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