Posted 4/8/2024, 10:08:27 PM
Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over Fatal 2018 Autopilot Crash That Killed Apple Engineer
- Tesla settled lawsuit over 2018 fatal crash that killed Apple engineer Walter Huang when his Tesla on Autopilot mode crashed into a highway barrier
- Crash occurred when Huang's Tesla mistook a faded lane line and veered into a highway safety barrier while traveling at 71 mph
- Huang was allegedly playing game on his phone while Tesla was in Autopilot mode
- National Transportation Safety Board cited Tesla's failure to limit Autopilot use in areas without clear lane markings as contributing factor
- This settlement comes as Tesla faces multiple lawsuits regarding its Autopilot technology heading to trial this year