A pedestrian in downtown San Francisco was critically injured in a car accident involving an autonomous vehicle operated by Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors. The accident occurred when the pedestrian was crossing the intersection with cars having the right of way. The video footage from the autonomous vehicle shows that the pedestrian was hit by another vehicle and thrown in front of the autonomous vehicle. The AV braked aggressively to minimize the impact but ended up stopping on top of the injured pedestrian. The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene. The victim was treated for multiple life-threatening injuries and the incident is being investigated by the San Francisco Police Department.
The video footage of the accident involving an autonomous vehicle in downtown San Francisco has been obtained by CNN. The footage shows that the pedestrian was hit by another vehicle while crossing the intersection, and as a result, she landed in front of the autonomous vehicle. The AV braked immediately to reduce the impact, but unfortunately, it stopped on top of the injured pedestrian. The driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident fled the scene. The victim sustained serious injuries and was taken to San Francisco General Hospital. The incident is being investigated by the police.
This accident involving an autonomous vehicle in San Francisco has raised concerns about the safety of driverless technology. The incident occurred when the pedestrian was crossing the intersection, despite the cars having the right of way. The video footage obtained by Cruise, the autonomous vehicle company, shows that the AV braked aggressively to minimize the impact but ended up stopping on top of the injured pedestrian. The driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident fled the scene, making it difficult to determine the cause of the collision. The incident highlights the challenges faced by autonomous vehicle companies in ensuring the safety of their technology and the need for ongoing investigations and improvements in driverless technology.
