A Tesla Semi was involved in its first known fatal accident on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of two individuals on U.S. 50 in Nevada. The incident involves one of the company's high-profile Class 8 electric trucks, which has been in limited production and testing with select partners.
Preliminary Investigation Details
According to preliminary statements from investigators, the driver of the Tesla Semi reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. The truck subsequently rear-ended two passenger vehicles that were stopped at a red light. The impact proved fatal for two occupants of the passenger vehicles.
This event marks a significant point of scrutiny for the Tesla Semi program. While Tesla's passenger vehicles have been involved in various safety investigations regarding Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities, it remains unclear if any driver-assist features were active during this specific commercial vehicle crash. Local authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
