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Court documents attribute fatal Tesla crash to driver actions, not FSD failure
Recent court documents regarding the fatal Tesla crash in Texas indicate the accident was caused by deliberate actions of driver Michael Butler, not a failure of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. Data shows the vehicle, with FSD engaged, was already slowing to stop at a sign when Butler gradually pressed the accelerator to 100%, overriding system control. No braking or evasive maneuvers were recorded before the crash at 73 mph, which resulted in the death of Martha Avila. Investigators also found Butler’s phone searches reflecting frustration with FSD’s cautious driving behavior.
- Tesla with FSD was slowing before driver overrode control
- Accelerator pressed to 100% before crash at 73 mph
- No braking or evasive maneuvers recorded before impact
🔎 Why it matters: Court documents specify FSD was active and slowing before the crash, but driver overrode the system with the accelerator.
📈 Upside: Not applicable.
📉 Risk: The case shows human intervention can override FSD safety features, leading to fatal outcomes.
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