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A Tesla filing with federal authorities reveals that the driver-assistance system was active when a Model 3 stopped in a traffic lane on I-4 before a truck struck it and killed its driver. But the company withheld communication data, the crash narrative, and the possible reason for the stop, leaving the key circumstances of the crash unresolved.
An Electrek investigation links a fatal crash in Arizona to a record Tesla submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, indicating that a Model 3 was stationary at zero speed with its driver-assistance system activated before being struck by a truck. The report raises questions about the withholding of data from fatal crashes and regulators’ role in accessing complete recordings.