Back in July, 2022, two different deaths of motorcyclists in fatal crashes involved Teslas suspected of using the Autopilot feature. In both cases, the Teslas—which were different models and years—plowed into the riders from behind. Both crashes happened at night, and both involved cruiser-type motorcycles with low-set, close-together taillights.
Why do those details about the bikes matter? In this video, Ryan from FortNine lays out a well-reasoned theory about why Autopilot might not have seen the riders in these cases. To be clear, it’s just a theory—and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as well as other authorities, are still investigating both crashes.
