FWIW, this case is considered to be notable because it is the first fatal car crash in which Tesla Autopilot was involved, and in which the driver faces felony charges. The charges were first announced in January [0]; today's news is that a judge is allowing it to go to trial.
In the submitted article, it says a Tesla engineer testified that Autopilot was activated "about 20 minutes before the crash". I assume that means it was active 20 minutes before, and into the moment of impact. If this case does actually reach trial, I guess it'll be interesting howhat the jury will be instructed in weighing the use of Autopilot against the allegation of "gross negligence"
In the submitted article, it says a Tesla engineer testified that Autopilot was activated "about 20 minutes before the crash". I assume that means it was active 20 minutes before, and into the moment of impact. If this case does actually reach trial, I guess it'll be interesting howhat the jury will be instructed in weighing the use of Autopilot against the allegation of "gross negligence"
[0] https://apnews.com/article/tesla-autopilot-fatal-crash-charg...