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New photos and videos have emerged of the driver that died in a recent Tesla crash in Fontana that may show him using the autopilot system in an unsafe manner. Insurance Journal reported on the matter. The photos and videos were found on a social media group for Southern California Tesla owners. One video showed the driver in the driver's seat with no hands on the wheel or feet on...

Tesla crashes involving their autopilot system have been happening more often lately, and they bring a lot of attention. Their autopilot system is intended to assist drivers with braking, acceleration, and steering, like a fancy cruise control. But some people are trusting the system completely and causing accidents. The Associated Press reported that an investigation into a Tesla Crash in Fontana earlier this month had the autopilot system engaged. This...

Last week, three men were killed and two women were sent to the hospital due to a possible hit and run accident. Police are still seeking a possible suspect. My News LA reports. The accident happened at Brookhurst Street and Orange Avenue around 2:50 a.m. Police found an abandoned Mercedes-Benz sedan and a black Kia with the three deceased men inside. Witnesses saw two women leave the abandoned vehicle and...

The County of Los Angeles is being sued after sheriff and fire department employees shared photos of Kobe Bryant's body back in January 2020. His widow, Vanessa Bryant, is expanding the lawsuit according to USA Today. Her attorneys released new information saying that the sharing of the photos was "more expansive and more egregious than (Bryant) originally understood." They are asking the court for more time to gather information and...

Police have reported that a head-on collision might be responsible for two people getting injured on the Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica. CBS reported on the matter. The crash happened near the California Incline in the 1000 block of the PCH. Police had this to say in a tweet: "@SantaMonicaFire Activity in the 1000 block of Pacific Coast Hwy. Police & Fire on scene of a severe traffic collision...

A new recall was announced for Ford Explorer SUVs. NBC Los Angeles explained that the roof rail covers can become detached while driving. The recall covers model years 2016-2019, and involves roof racks with the colors silver, black, and absolute black. The company plans to send out recall notices the week of June 28 to all affected buyers. Over 620,000 of the vehicles were sold in the U.S. The NHTSA,...

Recently, a boat capsized off the coast of San Diego. The boat was allegedly involved in a human smuggling operation. Several people died in the crash, and now the captain has been charged. CBS News reports. The captain, Antonio Hurtado, is facing federal charges including assault on a federal officer and attempting to bring in undocumented migrants at a place other than a point of entry. The captain was identified...

Tesla is pushing to make self-driving cars a reality, but the reality is the bugs aren't all worked out yet. Unfortunately, this means that owners are unwitting test pilots. Reuters reported on a Tesla crash that happened in California yesterday. There was an overturned truck near Fontana blocking two lanes of traffic on the highway around 2:40 am. Five minutes after that incident, a Tesla crashed into the scene, harming...

We have a report from the Los Angeles Times about a hit-and-run accident that left three people dead and left debris scattered over an area the size of a football field. According to the report, a white Mercedes and a black Kia SUV collided on Brookhurst Street near Orange Avenue. The crash happened just before 3 am. Three people in the Kia were all pronounced dead at the scene. The...

A story that has reached national attention talks about a hero who risked his life to save the life of an infant after a crash in Ocean City, Maryland. NBC Los Angeles talked about the act of bravery. According to the fire department, a car had crashed on the Route 90 Bridge in Ocean City, Maryland. The bridge crosses Assawoman Bay. When they arrived, one of the vehicles in the...