Tesla faces trial for wrongful death of Apple engineer in crash blamed on Autopilot

From Nasdaq: 2024-04-08 15:38:51

In 2018, former Apple engineer Wei Huang died in a Tesla Model X crash on Autopilot. Huang’s family sues Tesla, alleging wrongful death due to lack of safety features. Tesla claims Huang’s inattention caused the crash, citing he was playing a video game on his phone.

Family accuses Apple of collusion with Tesla, suspecting support in blame-shifting. Apple engineer’s statement hints at phone use before the crash. National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation remains inconclusive.

Amidst controversy, Tesla faced NHTSA scrutiny over Autopilot after 1,000 crashes. NHTSA concludes Autopilot may mislead drivers, poses safety risks. Tesla under fire for system’s potential for misuse and false sense of security.



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