A Tesla driver will pay more than $23,000 in restitution for the deaths of two people during a 2019 car crash in a Los Angeles suburb, a decision announced the same day that the automaker recalled nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S. It was among a series of deadly crashes investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that led to this week's recall. The recall affects more than 2 million Tesla vehicles and will update software and fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot.
LOS ANGELES — A Tesla driver will pay more than $23,000 in restitution for the deaths of two people during a 2019 car crash in a Los Angeles suburb, a decision announced the same day the automaker recalled nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S. Wednesday’s court hearing wrapped up
The case is believed to be the first time that U.S. prosecutors have brought felony charges against a motorist who was using a partially automated driving system.
A Tesla driver will pay more than US$23,000 ($37,000) in restitution for the deaths of two people during a 2019 car crash in a Los Angeles suburb, a decision.