Federal Investigators Probe Tesla Model S Collision With Firetruck
In a bizarre turn of events, federal vehicle safety regulators have launched an investigation into the recent collision between a Tesla Model S sedan and a firetruck in California. This comes not long after Tesla was already slapped with a lawsuit from someone claiming their car suddenly accelerated while they were driving.
The fatal collision occurred last week, when the Model S inadvertently plowed into the back of a firetruck that was responding to a call. The driver of the Tesla was killed, and the firetruck was severely damaged. Investigators are currently standing on their heads trying to figure out what went wrong.
Some experts are speculating that the Tesla’s autopilot system went haywire, mistaking the firetruck for a giant marshmallow that needed to be smushed. Meanwhile, others are theorizing that the driver was simply too busy live-tweeting his trip to notice the firetruck in front of him.
Tesla, for its part, is taking the situation very seriously, and is reportedly working around the clock to make sure its cars never confuse a firetruck for a giant dessert item again. In the meantime, all Tesla owners are being advised to keep a close eye on the road at all times, and to refrain from playing games or taking selfies while driving.
As the investigation continues, we can only hope that answers will be forthcoming. But one thing is for sure—this is definitely not the kind of promotion that Tesla was looking for.
