Tesla On Autopilot Crashed Into Michigan Police Car By Driver With Suspended License
03/17/21 AT 1:46 PM
A Tesla Model Y traveling on Autopilot crashed into a parked police car in Michigan while officers were investigating an accident involving a deer and another vehicle.
The crash took place around 1:12 a.m. local time on Wednesday, according to reports. Lt. Brian Oleksyk of the Michigan State Police confirmed the Tesla was operating on its driver’s assistance system when it crashed into a squad car that was parked partially in the right lane.
The name of the driver has not been released. The 22-year-old who was operating the vehicle received citations for having a suspended license and failing to move over.