Tesla involved in fatal crash sped up before hitting road barrier

Tesla involved in fatal crash sped up before hitting road barrier

During their investigation and with data provided by the Model S involved in the crash, while in Autopilot mode the vehicle sped up to 70.8 miles-per-hour three seconds before the impact with a previously damaged crash attenuator. “While following a lead vehicle the Tesla began a left steering movement, seven seconds before the crash. The …