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Man killed by self-driving Tesla on I-80 in Vallejo
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Tesla in self-driving mode on I-80 in Vallejo early Thursday morning.
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A man walking across Interstate 80 in Vallejo was fatally struck by a Tesla operating in autonomous self-driving mode, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The collision happened around 2:34 a.m. on the westbound side of I-80 near the I-780 interchange, CHP reported.
First responders found the 71-year-old pedestrian at the scene, who later died from the injuries sustained in the crash, NBC Bay Area and KRON4 reported.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the operation of the Tesla's autonomous system at the time of the collision.
Sources
- nbcbayarea.com: Man struck , killed by self - driving car on I - 80 in Vallejo – NBC Bay Area
- KRON4: Vallejo man dies on I-80 after struck by self-driving Tesla, CHP says
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