87-year-old dies after Tesla on Autopilot crashes into Florida pond
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Anthony Thompson
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Summary
An 87-year-old man died in Tampa, Florida after his Tesla Model Y, operating on Autopilot mode, veered off a 30 mph road, struck an electrical box, and became submerged in a pond. The crash occurred on May 26, 2026, around 8:10 p.m. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, which raises ongoing safety concerns about Tesla's driver-assistance technology.
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Investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol said an 87-year-old man was driving a Tesla Model Y when the vehicle veered off the road, struck an electrical box, and continued into a pond, where it became submerged.
The speed limit in the area is 30 mph.
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