US probes Waymo incident after self-driving car hits child
US safety regulators have opened an investigation after a Waymo self-driving vehicle struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California, causing minor injuries.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the incident occurred during school drop-off hours when a child ran across the street from behind a double-parked vehicle and was struck by the autonomous car. Officials noted that other children, a crossing guard, and multiple vehicles were present in the area at the time, News.Az reports, citing Reuters.
The agency has launched a preliminary evaluation to assess whether the Waymo vehicle exercised appropriate caution while operating near a school zone. Investigators will review the vehicle’s behavior in areas with young pedestrians, its adherence to posted speed limits, and Waymo’s response following the incident.
Waymo, a unit of Alphabet, has not yet issued a public statement regarding the investigation.
By Aysel Mammadzada
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