Federal Investigations Intensify on Tesla Autopilot After Fatal Crash

Regulators probe Tesla's Autopilot safety and recall effectiveness following a deadly incident involving a motorcyclist.

Federal auto safety regulators are investigating Tesla’s Autopilot feature following a fatal crash in Monroe, where a motorcyclist was killed by a Tesla driver allegedly using the system.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is also examining whether Tesla’s recall of over 2 million vehicles adequately addressed the need for drivers to remain attentive.
Concerns rise as the number of crashes involving Teslas on Autopilot increases, with recent data showing a significant rise in such incidents in Washington state.
Experts criticize the Autopilot system for creating a false sense of security among drivers, leading to potentially fatal distractions.
Legal and safety experts urge stronger regulations and technological improvements to prevent misuse of semi-autonomous driving systems.