Waymo Autonomous Vehicle Strikes Child Near Santa Monica Elementary School
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A Waymo autonomous vehicle struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica on January 23, causing minor injuries to the child. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the accident, and Waymo has stated it will cooperate fully. The National Transportation Safety Board is also investigating in coordination with local police.
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· 3 pulledWaymo told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the child — whose age and identity are not currently public — sustained minor injuries.
The NHTSA has opened an investigation into the accident, and Waymo said in a blog post that it 'will cooperate fully with them throughout the process.'
The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday afternoon that it has also opened an investigation in coordination with the Santa Monica Police Department.
The child, whose age is not public, sustained minor injuries according to Waymo. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating.
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