FSD/Robotaxi

Driver says he slept on FSD before hitting a CHP car — 2 officers hurt

Oct 17, 2026 · Original Electrek ✓ Confirmed by 2 outlets ▼ Bearish

A Tesla struck a CHP patrol car at a crash scene on I-80 in Fairfield, seriously injuring two officers; the 22-year-old driver reportedly told investigators he was asleep on FSD — a fresh flashpoint in the FSD accountability debate.

Electrek reports two California Highway Patrol officers are recovering from serious injuries after a Tesla drove into their patrol car at a crash scene on Interstate 80 in Fairfield.

The 22-year-old driver told investigators he was asleep. The exact FSD status and sequence of events await the official investigation.

FSD is a supervised system that requires an attentive driver. A September stop in Solano County also involved a driver asleep with FSD engaged, so scrutiny of driver monitoring is likely to continue.

Confirmed by · Electrek · Road & Track

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