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NTSB Investigating Crash of Tesla Into Fire Engine ... Firefighters Say Car Was onĀ Autopilot
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Posted on 01/24/2018 7:10:28 AM PST by BenLurkin

National Transportation Safety Board investigators are looking into the crash of a Tesla into a fire engine on the 405 Freeway after local firefighters said the Tesla driver told them the car was on Autopilot at the time of the collision.

The luxury car slammed into the back of the fire engine while traveling at a speed of 65 mph on Monday, Culver City firefighters tweeted. No injuries were reported, but a day later, the collision had managed to draw the attention of federal investigators.

In an Instagram post, the Culver City firefighters’ union said the Tesla “plowed into the rear of Engine 42” while crews were responding to a downed motorcycle on the 405 Freeway.

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KEYWORDS: automotive; ntsb; tesla
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