On September 14, Netease Smart News reported that in May 2016, a Tesla Model S owner, Joshua Brown, lost his life in a fatal accident while using the car's semi-autonomous driving system. His family recently expressed their view that the incident should not be blamed on Tesla.
This statement came just one day before the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was set to hold a hearing and vote on the potential causes of the crash. The family’s law firm released a public statement from them, emphasizing their stance on the matter.
The image shows the scene of the accident.
"Many people claim the car killed our son, but that's not true," said the family. "Neither Joshua nor Tesla noticed the truck in front was turning left. Every day, people die in car accidents. Change always comes with risks, and zero tolerance for death could slow down innovation and progress."
Tesla’s spokesperson and the family’s attorney, Jack Landskroner, did not confirm whether a legal agreement had been reached between the company and the Brown family. However, a Tesla representative issued a statement on Monday, saying: "Joshua Brown was a friend of Tesla. As his family mentioned, he was a strong supporter of science and technology. We extend our deepest condolences to the Brown family."
The accident occurred near Williston, Florida, when Brown was using the "autopilot" feature and collided with a truck. This tragic event sparked concerns about the safety of such systems, which can perform driving tasks without human input for long periods but are not fully capable of replacing a driver.
In January of this year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated there was no evidence of a defect in the vehicle. They also noted that Brown did not apply the brakes. Two minutes before the crash, his last action was setting the cruise control to 74 miles per hour (119 km/h), even though the speed limit was 65 mph. In June, the NTSB revealed that during the last 37 minutes of the drive, Brown only had his hands on the steering wheel for 25 seconds.
In September 2016, Tesla announced an improvement plan for its autonomous driving technology, introducing new restrictions on self-driving features. The CEO stated these updates might have prevented the accident. The Brown family acknowledged Tesla’s ongoing efforts to enhance its self-driving capabilities and said, "Our son has made a positive impact on future road safety, which brings us comfort and pride." (Source: nypost.com, Netease Smart News – Intelligent Compilation Platform Review: Jayne)
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