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January 23, 2018 10:26 pm GMT

A Tesla that crashed into a fire truck may have been on autopilot

A Tesla sedan slammed into a fire truck on Los Angeles' heavily trafficked 405 freeway, on Monday. 

Such an incident on this accident-prone highway wouldn't normally be newsworthy, but an official Twitter account for the fire department in question reported the driver was operating in Tesla's autopilot mode. 

Tesla's autopilot system, however, is still progressing and requires drivers to be prepared to grab the wheel and react to circumstances at all times. 

SEE ALSO: Automotive expert Bob Lutz suggests buying a Tesla before it goes out of business

A Tesla spokesperson, in a statement to Mashable, provided this succinct message: Read more...

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