FSD

Tesla says Autopilot was off and driver was drunk in fatal Model 3 crash lawsuit

Tesla is contesting a lawsuit regarding a fatal Model 3 crash, stating its Autopilot system was not engaged at the time. The company asserts the driver was intoxicated, placing responsibility for the accident on human error. This defense highlights Tesla's ongoing effort to clarify the operational limits of its driver-assistance features and shift liability away from the technology.