- The parents of a motorcyclist killed sues Tesla
- Tesla Model 3 was operating on Autopilot during the collision
- Tesla has yet to publicly comment on the lawsuit
The parents of a motorcyclist killed in a 2022 collision with a Tesla Model 3 operating on Autopilot have filed a lawsuit against the electric carmaker and the vehicle’s driver.
The suit alleges that the driver assistance software and other safety features were defective and contributed to the fatal crash.
34-year-old Landon Embry died at the scene after the Tesla, traveling at a high speed, rear-ended his motorcycle.
The lawsuit claims the Tesla driver was fatigued and unfit to operate the vehicle. Additionally, it asserts that the car’s Autopilot system, including its camera sensors, failed to detect the motorcycle as a hazard and prevent the collision.
This is the latest in a series of legal actions against Tesla related to its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems.
Earlier this year, a similar crash involving a Tesla in Full Self-Driving mode resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in the Seattle area.
Tesla has faced increasing scrutiny over the safety of its driver assistance technology.
Tesla has yet to publicly comment on the lawsuit.
