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Tesla driver using Full Self-Driving struck and killed a man crossing I-80

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Briefings

A 71-year-old man died after being struck by a Tesla in Full Self-Driving mode while crossing I-80 in Vallejo, CA, around 2:30 AM on Thursday. The California Highway Patrol reviewed dashcam footage showing the Tesla's brakes applied as it steered left to avoid the pedestrian, though the right front portion of the vehicle struck the individual. Authorities suspect at least one other vehicle also hit the pedestrian after the Tesla, though details on the second vehicle are incomplete. The incident occurred in California around October 2026.

Key points

• A 71-year-old man was fatally struck by a Tesla in Full Self-Driving mode while crossing I-80 in Vallejo, CA, around 2:30 AM on Thursday.
• Dashcam footage showed the Tesla applied brakes while steering left to avoid the pedestrian, but the right front portion of the vehicle struck the individual.

Context

This incident occurred in California around October 2026, involving a Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving mode. The California Highway Patrol reviewed dashcam footage to determine the cause of the accident, noting the vehicle's evasive maneuvers despite the pedestrian crossing.

Limitations

Coverage is limited to the specific incident in Vallejo, CA; details on the second vehicle involved are incomplete, and the exact time of the pedestrian's crossing is not fully confirmed.

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