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Tesla in FSD Mode Kills Pedestrian on I-80, CHP Investigates

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC · How we work

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A 71-year-old man died when a Tesla with FSD mode struck him on I-80 in Vallejo.
The 26-year-old driver said the car was in FSD mode at about 70 mph.
Dashcam footage showed the Tesla braking, steering left, yet its front hit the pedestrian.
A second vehicle struck the victim and did not stop.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating and says drivers remain responsible under law despite FSD.

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A 71-year-old man died when a Tesla with FSD mode struck him on I-80 in Vallejo.
The 26-year-old driver said the car was in FSD mode at about 70 mph.
Dashcam footage showed the Tesla braking, steering left, yet its front hit the pedestrian.
A second vehicle struck the victim and did not stop.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating and says drivers remain responsible under law despite FSD.