Musk on fatal Tesla crash in Texas: ‘This makes no sense’
Elon Musk comments on fatal Tesla crash in Texas
📍 Aftermath
The family of a woman killed after a Tesla crashed into her home sued the company and the driver. Elon Musk denied that Autopilot caused the crash.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 79d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Musk on fatal Tesla crash in Texas: ‘This makes no sense’ The Hill · 91d ago broke it first
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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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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
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Elon Musk and various news outlets
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