Federal Regulators Investigate Fatal Crash Involving Ford's Advanced Driver Assistance

The probe marks a significant shift as NHTSA's first investigation into Ford's technology, previously focusing on Tesla.

Federal safety regulators are investigating a fatal crash involving a Ford Mustang Mach-E in San Antonio, Texas, suspected of using advanced driver assistance technology.
This marks NHTSA's first special crash probe into a Ford advanced system, with previous investigations primarily involving Tesla.
The crash resulted in the death of a 56-year-old man after the Ford struck a stationary Honda CR-V on Interstate Highway 10.
Ford's BlueCruise system, a hands-free driving feature, was engaged during the crash according to initial reports.
A preliminary report on the investigation is expected in about a month, with a final report taking one to two years.