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Felony - this is a big deal. Likely to be a longish trial. Of course the Civil cases will follow.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/0...follow-tesla-drivers-autopilot-red-light-run/
According to reports, the Tesla Model S owned by Kevin Riad exited I-91, failed to stop at a red light, and then collided with a Honda Civic, killing both of that car's occupants,
NHTSA added that all state laws hold human drivers responsible for operation of their vehicles.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/0...follow-tesla-drivers-autopilot-red-light-run/
According to reports, the Tesla Model S owned by Kevin Riad exited I-91, failed to stop at a red light, and then collided with a Honda Civic, killing both of that car's occupants,
Felony charges are 1st in a fatal crash involving Autopilot
California prosecutors have filed two counts of vehicular manslaughter against the driver of a Tesla on Autopilot who ran a red light, slammed into another car and killed two people in 2019.
apnews.com
NHTSA added that all state laws hold human drivers responsible for operation of their vehicles.