Tesla FSD crash in Vallejo kills pedestrian at about 70 mph
A Tesla traveling at about 70 mph on westbound I-80 in Vallejo struck and killed a 71-year-old pedestrian who entered its path near the I-780 interchange on October 22. The driver told police that FSD was enabled, while California Highway Patrol's preliminary dashcam review showed the vehicle braking and steering left but still making contact. The investigation remains open, and authorities have not independently verified the vehicle's FSD status or reached a final responsibility determination.
The incident places scrutiny on Tesla FSD's real-world behavior and driver responsibility, although the available video does not by itself establish whether the system recognized all risks or completed an effective avoidance.