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Tesla driver in fatal Texas crash overrode FSD by pressing accelerator ‘100 percent,’ investigators confirm

The NTSB reports that a Tesla driver triggered a fatal crash in Texas by manually overriding the vehicle's Full Self-Driving system.

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that the operator of a Tesla vehicle involved in a fatal collision in Katy, Texas, manually overrode the car’s driver assistance system. Investigators confirmed that the driver depressed the accelerator to 100 percent capacity before the vehicle impacted a residence.

Coverage from outlets including the Associated Press, The Verge, and NBC News highlights that the NTSB’s findings exclude the self-driving technology as the cause of the incident. Despite the investigation clearing the software of blame, Barron's reports that Tesla's stock price has experienced a decline following the news.

Ongoing attention is directed toward the NTSB's finalized investigative reports regarding the accident. It remains to be seen if additional regulatory review will follow, as coverage does not yet specify further actions from federal oversight agencies.

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What did the NTSB conclude regarding the Tesla crash?

The NTSB concluded that the driver manually overrode the Full Self-Driving system by pressing the accelerator to 100 percent.

Did the self-driving software cause the collision?

According to the NTSB probe, the self-driving feature was not to blame for the accident.

How has the market reacted to the investigation findings?

Barron's reports that Tesla's stock price moved downward following the release of the investigation details.

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Tesla NTSB Katy Texas Full Self-Driving

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