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Deadly Crash in San Antonio Involving Semi-Autonomous Vehicle Under Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating a tragic incident that occurred in San Antonio, involving a deadly crash between a semi-autonomous vehicle and another vehicle. The incident took place on February 24 on Interstate 10 near Foster Road, bringing a devastating turn of events to the local community.
The driver of an electric-powered Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV was travelling eastbound at 9:50 p.m. when the collision occurred with a Honda CRV. According to reports, the driver of the Mustang stated that the CRV was stationary in the middle lane with no lights on, leading to the fatal impact.
Regrettably, the driver of the CRV, identified as Jeffrey Allen Johnson, 56, from Austin, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital following the crash. The NTSB has expressed its interest in advanced driver assistance systems and how drivers interact with these technologies, prompting a detailed investigation into the sequence of events that led to the collision.
Automakers have been working on developing self-driving vehicles, but as of now, there are no fully autonomous vehicles available for sale. The Mustang Mach-E, capable of hands-free driving, can manage steering, braking, and lane positioning, albeit with the requirement of driver supervision.
The driver of the Mustang, hailing from Houston, fortunately escaped serious injury in the collision. The NTSB, in collaboration with the San Antonio Police Department, has initiated a safety investigation into the incident, aiming to gather crucial information about the circumstances surrounding the crash.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the ongoing advancements in vehicle technology. Our thoughts go out to all those affected by this unfortunate turn of events, and we hope for a thorough investigation to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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