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Tragic Cat Incident Sparks Outcry Over Autonomous Vehicle Safety

11/17/2025

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Kit Kat, a cat in San Francisco, was struck by a Waymo self-driving vehicle on October 27, 2023.
Locals in the Mission District created a memorial shrine and voiced concerns about autonomous vehicles.
City supervisor Jackie Fielder criticized the lack of accountability for robotic vehicles because of concerns about local control.
The incident prompted renewed discussions on safety regulations for autonomous vehicles.

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Story summary

Kit Kat, a cat in San Francisco, was struck by a Waymo self-driving vehicle on October 27, 2023.
Locals in the Mission District created a memorial shrine and voiced concerns about autonomous vehicles.
City supervisor Jackie Fielder criticized the lack of accountability for robotic vehicles because of concerns about local control.
The incident prompted renewed discussions on safety regulations for autonomous vehicles.