Tesla Autopilot probed in fatal California crash: Officials
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The accident
A Tesla involved in a fatal crash on a Southern California freeway last week may have been operating on Autopilot before the wreck, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Under investigation
The May 5 crash in Fontana, a city 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Los Angeles, is also under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The probe is the 29th case involving a Tesla that the federal agency has probed.
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Autopilot "was engaged"
The CHP announced Thursday that its preliminary investigation had determined that the Tesla's partially automated driving system called Autopilot ``was engaged`` prior to the crash.
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Clarification
However on Friday, the agency walked back its previous declaration.
``To clarify,`` a new CHP statement said, ``There has not been a final determination made as to what driving mode the Tesla was in or if it was a contributing factor to the crash.``
``To clarify,`` a new CHP statement said, ``There has not been a final determination made as to what driving mode the Tesla was in or if it was a contributing factor to the crash.``
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Tesla's statement
Tesla, which has disbanded its public relations department, did not respond Friday to an email seeking comment. The company says in owner's manuals and on its website that both Autopilot and ``Full Self-Driving'' are not fully autonomous and that drivers must pay attention and be ready to intervene at any time.
Autopilot at times has had trouble dealing with stationary objects and traffic crossing in front of Teslas.
Autopilot at times has had trouble dealing with stationary objects and traffic crossing in front of Teslas.