Tesla driver killed when Autopilot fails to avoid collision, sparking investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a preliminary investigation into the Tesla Model S on Thursday after it was reported a Tesla driver died while the semi-autonomous Autopilot system was engaged on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: Tesla signs $9 billion agreement to build factory in China, report says According to a Tesla blog post, "The vehicle was on a divided highway with Autopilot engaged when a tractor trailer drove across the highway perpendicular to the Model S. Neither