Family Holds Elon Musk Responsible After Son’s Death in Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ Mode

A California family has filed a lawsuit against Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk after a 31-year-old man, Genesis Giovanni Mendoza Martinez, was killed in a crash while using Tesla’s autopilot feature. The incident, which occurred on February 18, 2023, has reignited scrutiny over the safety of Tesla’s autonomous driving technology.

Mendoza, who trusted Tesla’s marketing claims about the capabilities of its self-driving feature, died when his car collided with a firetruck. His family, joined by an attorney, is now holding Tesla accountable for what they describe as a dangerous and “ill-equipped” feature that should not have been approved for public use.

The Tragic Incident That Took a Life

The fatal crash happened while Mendoza’s Tesla was operating in autopilot mode for 12 minutes. According to reports, the vehicle was traveling at an average speed of 71 mph when it collided with a stationary firetruck on a highway. The crash resulted in Mendoza’s death and left his brother Caleb, who was also in the car, injured.

Four firefighters on the scene also sustained minor injuries. This tragic event has been described by the family’s attorney, Brett Schreiber, as “entirely preventable.” He said, “Tesla has been using public roadways as a testing ground for its autonomous technology, putting lives at risk.”

The lawsuit alleges that Tesla’s autopilot feature failed to recognize and respond to the firetruck, highlighting critical flaws in the system’s design and functionality.

Tesla’s Defense and Counterarguments

 

 

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