Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal crash involving Full Self-Driving

Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal crash involving Full Self-Driving

Tesla has settled a lawsuit related to a deadly 2023 crash involving its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system.

The case was filed by Johna Story's daughter after the 71-year-old woman was hit by a Tesla Model Y while directing traffic around an earlier accident caused by sun glare.

The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed publicly.

NHTSA investigation into FSD

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation into Tesla's FSD system in 2024.

The probe was prompted by four crashes in low visibility conditions, including the one involving story.

At the time, NHTSA said it was looking into whether the driver assistance system could "detect and respond appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions," like sun glare or fog.