Tesla driver says he was asleep on FSD when he hit CHP car, 2 officers hurt

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By Fred LambertOct 16, 2026, 1:14 pm98 ptsTrending
Two California Highway Patrol officers are recovering from serious injuries after a Tesla drove into their patrol car at a crash scene on Interstate 80 in Fairfield. The 22-year-old driver told investigators he was asleep with Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” engaged. CHP released dashcam video of the impact…

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