Tesla driver who died when his car stopped on highway was using FSD/Autopilot

Electrek
By Fred LambertAug 31, 2026, 2:54 pm108 ptsTrending
A 43-year-old man died when his Tesla Model 3, stopped in a live lane of Interstate 4, was rear-ended by a semi. Florida troopers said they couldn’t explain why the car was stopped in the middle of the highway. Tesla’s own data can explain it, the car’s driver-assist system was engaged, but the company…

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