A Texas driver has been formally charged in a fatal Tesla crash after investigators concluded he was responsible for the collision. Prosecutors said evidence showed the driver was in control at the time, contradicting his claim that Autopilot caused the vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic. The case reinforces that Autopilot is a driver-assistance feature requiring full supervision.
The investigation underscores that advanced driver-assistance systems do not replace an attentive driver.
💬 EV Driver Conversation
Person 1: “People keep asking if my car drives itself.”
Person 2: “I tell them it helps—but I’m still the one responsible.”
Person 1: “So you can’t take a nap?”
Person 2: “Only after I park and plug in.”
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