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Self-Driving Tesla Crashes into Police Cruiser in Fullerton

Officer narrowly avoids injury as Tesla in automated mode hits parked patrol car during traffic management at crash scene.

  • The Tesla driver admitted to using a cellphone while the car was in self-driving mode.
  • No serious injuries were reported, but the police vehicle sustained significant damage.
  • The incident occurred shortly after midnight at an intersection in Fullerton, California.
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the crash.
  • Tesla's automated driving systems have faced scrutiny and recalls over safety concerns.
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