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NTSB issues preliminary report on fatal Tesla crash in Mountain View

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ard issued its preliminary report in the investigation of the fatal crash of a Tesla on US Highway 101 in Mountain View, California on 23 March 2018. The speed limit for the roadway is 65 mph. The vehicle’s traffic-aware cruise control was set to 75 mph at the time of the crash. The National Transportation Safety Bo?ard

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NTSB issues 9 safety recommendations after Tesla crash investigation; says no vehicle in US is self-driving

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The National Transportation Safety Board held a public board meeting Tuesday during which it determined the probable cause for the fatal 23 March 2018, crash of a Tesla Model X in Mountain View, California. Final rest locations of the Tesla, Audi and Mazda vehicles involved in the 23 March 2018, crash in Mountain View, California.

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