A 71‑year‑old man was killed after being struck by a Tesla operating in Full Self‑Driving (FSD) mode while crossing Interstate 80 in Vallejo, California, at about 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The California Highway Patrol released a statement indicating that officials reviewed dash‑cam footage from the Tesla. The video showed the vehicle applying its brakes and steering left in an attempt to avoid the pedestrian, yet the right‑front part of the car still made contact with the man. According to the Chronicle, investigators believe that at least one additional vehicle may have hit the pedestrian after the Tesla, though further details have not been released. The incident is under ongoing investigation.
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Tesla in Full Self-Driving Mode Hits and Kills 71‑Year‑Old Pedestrian on I‑80 in Vallejo
