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Crash That Killed Beloved Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles Crash That Killed Beloved Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles
Crash That Killed Beloved Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles Millions of Tesla vehicles are being recalled to fix an Autopilot safety problem that could lead to crashes including one in Virginia that claimed the life of a beloved baker. The auto giant announced the recall of more than two million vehicles following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into several crashes - some fatal - that happened while drivers were not paying attention. It comes on the heels of the news that Fauquier County businessman Pablo Teodoro III was killed while his Tesla was on autopilot and he crashed into the back …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
South Brunswick Driver, 34, Falls Asleep, Hits Utility Pole South Brunswick Driver, 34, Falls Asleep, Hits Utility Pole
South Brunswick Driver, 34, Falls Asleep, Hits Utility Pole A 34-year-old motorist fell asleep while driving in Middlesex County and struck a utility pole before veering off the road, authorities said. The driver from Hillsborough was westbound on Dey Road about 9 a.m. when her 2021 vehicle crossed into the eastbound lane as the Tesla approached a curve, police said. The car struck a pole on the shoulder, ripping off the right front tire before coming to rest in a cornfield. The driver was not hurt but her Tesla was wrecked. Police were not sure if the Tesla was in auto-pilot mode when the crash occurred about a half-mile from Route 130.

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by Jon Craig