Musk on fatal Tesla crash in Texas: ‘This makes no sense’
Elon Musk comments on fatal Tesla crash in Texas
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A fatal car crash in Texas involving a Tesla has sparked a lawsuit and commentary from Elon Musk. The incident has been linked to Tesla's Autopilot system.
Coverage from Reuters and Global News reports that the family of the woman killed in the crash is suing Tesla and the driver. Musk has publicly commented on the incident, stating that 'This makes no sense', according to The Hill.
Ars Technica also reports that Musk denied Tesla's Autopilot caused the crash.
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Quick answers
What happened
A fatal car crash in Texas involving a Tesla
What is being said about Autopilot's role
Musk denies Autopilot caused the crash; a lawsuit claims otherwise
Who is commenting
Elon Musk and various news outlets
Coverage (4)
- Tesla sued over fatal Texas crash linked to Autopilot Reuters · 14h ago
- Family of woman killed after Tesla crashes into her home sues company, driver Global News · 14h ago
- Elon Musk denies Tesla’s Autopilot caused crash that killed grandmother Ars Technica · 14h ago
- Musk on fatal Tesla crash in Texas: ‘This makes no sense’ The Hill · 14h ago broke it first
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