71-year-old man killed as Tesla in full self-driving mode hits him on California freeway

A 71-year-old man was killed after a Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving mode struck him. A 71-year-old man was killed after a Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving mode struck him while he was crossing a California freeway on October 22), authorities said.The crash occurred around 2:30 am on westbound Interstate 80 in Vallejo, near the Interstate 780 interchange. The Tesla was travelling at around 70 mph (112 kmph) when the pedestrian entered the freeway from the right shoulder, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle.The driver, a 26-year-old man from San Francisco, told California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers that the vehicle's Full Self-Driving system was engaged at the time of the collision.Dashcam footage reviewed by investigators showed the Tesla applying its brakes and steering to the left in an attempt to avoid the pedestrian. However, the car's front-right portion struck the man, CHP said.The driver stopped at the scene and provided the recording to officers. The pedestrian was left lying in a traffic lane and was subsequently struck by at least one other vehicle. First responders determined that he had suffered fatal injuries. No other drivers stopped at th...