A Tesla driver, Carl Hunter, has been charged with vehicular homicide after his vehicle in autopilot mode crashed into a motorcyclist, killing him. The victim, Jeff Nissen, was pronounced dead at the crash site. Investigators say Hunter admitted to drinking prior to the crash but passed field and blood tests. They labeled distracted driving as the cause of the crash, as Hunter was using his phone at the time. Tesla offers a Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature, but recommends drivers remain attentive and avoid complacency. It’s unknown if Hunter was using the trial or had paid for the service. Nissen’s sister urged drivers to put away their phones and pay attention to the road.
