The Tesla's driver was killed and four firefighters were injured in the crash.
from California High Patrol, the fire engine “was stopped at the rear of the scene to protect personnel and assist in diverting traffic.”
The Tesla driver was declared dead at the scene. A passenger in the Tesla sustained major injuries; emergency responders needed to cut open the car to save the passenger. Four firefighters who were seated in the fire truck with their seatbelts on sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital.reports that the investigators already suspect the crash took place when the driver of the Tesla was employing an automated driving system.
, recalled over 360,000 cars because of issues with the “Full Self-Driving” feature. The Model S was one of the models recalled.
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