In April 2019, a Tesla Model S with Autopilot engaged crashed into a parked SUV in Key Largo, killing 22-year-old Naibel Benavides Leon and seriously injuring Dillon Angulo. The driver George McGee admitted he was distracted while attempting to pick up his dropped phone. Benavides Leon's family is suing Tesla, questioning the safety of the Autopilot system. A federal jury will evaluate Tesla's liability, potentially leading to significant damages. Legal proceedings began after a state court case was moved to federal court in March 2024, reflecting ongoing concerns about autonomous driving technology.
Benavides Leon, 22, was killed and Angulo was seriously injured when George McGee's Tesla Model S, with Autopilot engaged, crashed into a parked SUV.
McGee stated, 'I looked down and I've been using cruise control' during a 911 call after the crash, indicating a potential distraction while driving.
Benavides Leon's family claims the crash impact threw her about 75 feet, adding to concerns about Tesla's Autopilot safety features.
A federal jury will consider whether Tesla's Autopilot system is to blame for the collision, amid arguments of recklessness and potential liability.
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