NHTSA opens probe into 10 Tesla crash deaths since 2016

Of the 30 Tesla crashes, NHTSA has ruled out Tesla's Autopilot in three and published reports on two of the crashes. (BLOOMBERG/Bloomberg)

By:

DAVID SHEPARDSON

By:

Reuters

June 17, 2021 10:04 PM

WASHINGTON -- U.S. auto safety regulators said on Thursday they have opened 30 investigations into Tesla crashes involving 10 deaths since 2016 where advanced driver assistance systems were suspected of use.

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