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Waymo Vehicle Strikes and Kills Cat, Plans Donation
11/1/2025
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- Waymo confirmed one of its autonomous vehicles killed KitKat, a cat, near Randa's Market in San Francisco on October 30.
- Witnesses reported the cat was near the sidewalk as the vehicle allegedly swerved and did not stop.
- Waymo plans to donate to an animal rights organization in KitKat's honor.
- Waymo CEO Tekedra Mawakana said the company must uphold high safety standards and discuss autonomous driving risks.
