Man dies after being hit by car, causing him to hit Waymo in opposite lane in Dallas, police say

A man has died after the Dallas Police Department said he entered a street and was hit by a car late Friday night, causing an impact with what Waymo confirmed was one of their autonomously driven vehicles.

Dallas Police said it happened around 11:30 p.m. along Maple Avenue near the intersection with Lucas Drive in the northern part of the city.

Officers said their preliminary investigation currently suggests the man entered the roadway and was hit by an SUV that was driving south on Maple Avenue at first. That, in turn, reportedly caused him to fall into the northbound lane. While the department said he was hit by an autonomous vehicle, Waymo said he was thrown about 30 feet onto its car.

A convenience store near the intersection shared surveillance footage with CBS News Texas showing the man leaving the store, walking into the street, and being struck seconds later by the SUV. The impact sent him to the opposite side of the road, where police say he was then hit by the Waymo. The video shows the Waymo coming to a complete stop immediately after the man was hit.  

Waymo confirmed the autonomous vehicle involved was one of its own. The company said in a statement, "The safety of our riders and other road users is our top priority. We are deeply saddened by what happened, and our thoughts are with the individual's family and friends. We are in touch with first responders and grateful for their quick response last evening."

CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.