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Physical injury

Self-driving test vehicle kills a pedestrian

In 2018 an Uber self-driving test vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, while the safety operator was distracted. The NTSB investigated the crash, which became the foundational autonomous-vehicle injury case.

Transportation & Automotive 2018 Well-known case; confirm details at the source

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Commercial auto / AV liabilityProducts liability

Why it matters for insurance

Pre-generative AI but the foundational autonomy-injury precedent. Add the NTSB report as the primary document.

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This is an educational research summary built from public information. Allegations in pending cases are unproven, and the insurance notes above are for discussion, not coverage advice. Whether any policy responds depends on its specific wording, exclusions, endorsements, the facts, and applicable law.

Reviewed by Andrei Craciunescu, CA Licensed Insurance Broker #4467994