NHTSA Complaint #11431850 — 2021 TESLA MODEL Y

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11431850
Vehicle 2021 TESLA MODEL Y
Component FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 1
Vehicle Towed No
State NY

Consumer Description

This 2021 Tesla Model Y struck and killed a motorist who was outside of his disabled vehicle with the hazard flashers functioning on the motorist's vehicle. I represent the wife of the deceased. You are already investigating this accident as part of a larger investigation. See article below. The wife of the deceased, [XXX] , was on the phone with him when he was struck and killed and is a witness who you would likely want to interview as part of your investigation. I also am in possession of the disabled vehicle in an unaltered state and available for your Investigators to inspect. Please contact me on my cell phone at [XXX] . [XXX] Sincerely, [XXX] , Esq. [XXX] , P.C. New York, New York INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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