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Bay Area Tesla driver hits and kills pedestrian on I-80, CHP says
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Key Points:
- A Tesla driver from San Francisco allegedly struck and killed a 71-year-old pedestrian in Solano County early Thursday while the car was in self-driving mode, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
- The pedestrian walked onto westbound Interstate 80 at the Interstate 780 interchange and was hit by the Tesla, which was traveling at 70 mph; the Tesla attempted to brake and steer left, but the pedestrian was struck on the right side.
- After the initial collision, the pedestrian was hit by a second unidentified vehicle that did not stop, resulting in fatal injuries.
- The Tesla driver, a 26-year-old man, remained at the scene and was not cited immediately, but could face charges pending investigation into potential negligence.
- This incident follows a recent crash involving a Tesla in self-driving mode in California, highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety of autonomous driving features.
