An 87-year-old man from Wesley Chapel, Florida, died after his Tesla Model Y SUV went off the road while in autopilot mode. The vehicle struck an electrical box before submerging into a pond on Overpass Road. The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The man was taken to the hospital and later succumbed to his injuries. A 75-year-old female passenger survived the crash with non-life-threatening injuries. This tragic event highlights the dangers associated with autonomous driving technology.
Florida Man Dies After Tesla Autopilot Accident Involves Pond