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US opens probe after Waymo self-driving car strikes child
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into a Waymo self-driving vehicle after it struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California, on January 23, causing minor injuries.
The incident occurred during school drop-off hours when the child ran from behind a double-parked SUV into the vehicle’s path, according to Waymo.
The company said the vehicle detected the child immediately, braking from about 17 mph to under 6 mph before contact.
NHTSA will assess whether the vehicle’s behavior aligned with safety standards in school zones and during drop-off times.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is also investigating the incident.
On the same day, NTSB opened another probe into Waymo after its vehicles reportedly passed stopped school buses in Austin, Texas, at least 19 times since the start of the school year.
Waymo has previously recalled vehicles to address software issues related to school bus passings.
🔗 Source: Reuters
