Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over Fatal FSD Crash, NHTSA Probe Continues

Update from autonomous driving: Tesla has settled a lawsuit over a 2023 fatal crash that occurred while FSD was engaged.

Briefly:
- The suit was filed by the daughter of a 71‑year‑old woman struck by a Model Y as she directed traffic in blinding sun.
- Bloomberg reported the settlement; terms not disclosed.
- Since 2024 NHTSA has been probing FSD in low‑visibility crashes; an engineering analysis began in March 2026. Separate probes address red‑light runs and lane departures.

Why it matters: a recall or software changes could affect trust in ADAS and regulatory precedent.

What steps should manufacturers and regulators take?

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