Tesla Autopilot Crashes into Truck in Pennsylvania
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: June 26, 2023
No injuries were reported in the crash.
State police reported that a Tesla car, which was on autopilot mode, collided with a truck providing traffic control on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The incident occurred at mile marker 48.8 in Plum last Friday night.
According to the news release from the police department, an 18-year-old Michigan man was driving east when he hit the back of a semi-truck that was stationary and providing traffic control for a lane closure. The driver lost control of his vehicle because it was on autopilot.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of this accident.
This is not the first time that accidents involving self-driving cars have been recorded. In fact, there have been several incidents where drivers have relied too much on their vehicles' autonomous features and failed to take appropriate action when necessary.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has warned drivers about over-reliance on a vehicles' autonomous systems and emphasized that they should always remain alert while behind the wheel.
As investigations continue into this latest incident involving Tesla's autopilot feature, authorities are reminding all motorists to exercise caution and stay vigilant while driving.
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Tags: Pennsylvania, Traffic, Safety, Technology, Crash, Pittsburgh, Tesla, Autopilot, Plum
Incident at a Glance
- Vehicles:
- Tesla, semi-truck
- State:
- Pennsylvania
- City:
- Plum
- Location:
- Pennsylvania Turnpike, mile marker 48.8, Plum
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-06-23
- Time of Incident:
- Friday night
Pennsylvania Turnpike, mile marker 48.8, Plum
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