Tesla driver allegedly asleep with Full Self-Driving on? Video shows car crashing into police vehicle in California
The incident occurred on October 13, 2026, on eastbound I-80, west of Air Base Parkway, while CHP officers from Solano County were investigating a fatal crash, the department said in a social media post accompanying video of the incident.
A Tesla crashed into two California Highway Patrol officers on Interstate 80 in California, according to police. The incident occurred on October 13, 2026, while officers were investigating a fatal crash. The Tesla entered closed lanes and struck the patrol vehicle, causing serious injuries to both officers. The driver claimed they were asleep and the vehicle was in Full Self-Driving mode.
CHP clarified that Full Self-Driving is not fully autonomous and requires continuous driver supervision. The department emphasized that drivers remain responsible for operating their vehicles safely, even when advanced driver-assistance features are in use.
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