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.
Phillip Eastman Killed After Tesla with Active Driver Assistance Crossed Highway Median
Phillip Eastman, 68, died when a Tesla Model Y crossed the median of New Jersey Route 55 and struck his Chevrolet SUV on August 22, 2026. State Police documented the loss of control and head-on crash. A later comparison with Tesla’s NHTSA submission found assistance verified engaged, but not proof of system causation.
Kayleigh Page Fatal Tesla Road Departure with Active Driving Assistance
Kayleigh Page, 29, died when her Tesla Model Y left Alabama Highway 157, struck trees and caught fire on December 7, 2025. Her infant passenger survived after a passerby rescued her. Electrek matched the fatality with a manufacturer NHTSA filing showing verified driver assistance; no technical finding determines why the car left the road.
Maggie Espinosa Fatal Collision Involving Tesla Driver Assistance in Batavia
Maggie Espinosa, 37, died after a three-vehicle intersection crash in Batavia, Illinois, on March 25, 2026. Electrek matched the incident to a Tesla NHTSA submission marking Level 2 driver assistance verified engaged. The precise system and whether it controlled the turn are not established; the local police investigation remained under review.
Pablo Teodoro Fatal Tesla Autopilot Underride Crash in Virginia
Pablo Teodoro III, 57, died when his Tesla Model Y struck a tractor-trailer on U.S. 29 near Opal, Virginia, on July 19, 2023. Fauquier County investigators retrieved vehicle data confirming Autopilot was active and the Tesla was speeding. Investigators said the system warned of an obstruction, and braking occurred too late.