Jason Key killed in Mesa freeway collision with Tesla driver assistance verified engaged
Jason Key, 47, was killed on October 31, 2025 when his stationary Tesla Model 3 was rear-ended on Loop 202 in Mesa, Arizona. Tesla’s NHTSA filing marked Level 2 assistance ‘Verified Engaged’, but why the car stopped and whether the system contributed remain undetermined.
Johna Story Killed by Tesla FSD-Equipped Vehicle in Arizona Sun Glare
Johna Story, 71, died on Interstate 17 in Arizona on November 28, 2023 after a Tesla Model Y operating with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) struck her at the scene of a prior crash. NHTSA included the fatality in an investigation of inadequate detection of reduced roadway visibility, upgraded in 2026. The family lawsuit settled in June 2026 without a public liability verdict.
Fatal Collision Involving Uber Self-Driving Test Vehicle in Tempe
An Uber developmental autonomous-driving vehicle struck and killed pedestrian Elaine Herzberg in Tempe on March 18, 2018. Investigators identified visual distraction, deficient safety management, and limitations in the system’s detection and braking arrangements.