49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says his Tesla was on Autopilot during Palo Alto crash
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan disclosed that his Tesla’s Autopilot was engaged when he collided with a vehicle near Palo Alto, but he maintained personal responsibility for the accident.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that his Tesla was operating on Autopilot when he was involved in a collision near downtown Palo Alto about four weeks ago. Shanahan emphasized that he considers the crash his fault regardless of the vehicle’s driver-assistance system. > "It is always your fault, whether you’re on Autopilot or not. You can’t take your eyes off the road. It’s a partnership driving, you don’t just turn it over to a computer," he said at a recent press conference.
Shanahan added that he has used Tesla’s Autopilot for nine years and is familiar with its capabilities, but he could not determine whether a malfunction or user input contributed to the incident. The coach reiterated that drivers must remain attentive even when such systems are active.
Tesla’s Autopilot has been cited in numerous traffic incidents, including crashes and fatalities, leading to significant legal settlements in the United States.