At Least One Tesla Autopilot Feature Was Active During Texas Crash That Killed 2
Contrary to past claims, Tesla said Monday that one of its autopilot features was active during the April 17 crash that killed two men in Spring, Texas.
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Contrary to past claims, Tesla said Monday that one of its autopilot features was active during the April 17 crash that killed two men in Spring, Texas.
It happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. Monday approximately one mile south of Burleson in Johnson County.
It was a February pileup involving more than 130 vehicles along I-35W, now more than two months after the crash a new report says two of the six people who died were hit and killed after getting out of their vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday they will send investigators to Spring to look into the fiery Saturday night crash.
Police say it started with a couple involved in a domestic disturbance while traveling in a car on a North Texas highway and ended with a woman dead.
A Texas man has been indicted on federal charges after the pickup he was driving was involved in a deadly head-on crash that killed eight undocumented migrants he was transporting.
Police said the Toyota pickup and a Volvo were westbound in the 2900 block of W. Park Blvd when the driver of the Toyota turned in front of the Volvo.
DPS said it happened on on Royalwood Circle approximately 0.2 miles east of CR 803 in Johnson County around 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Family and friends have confirmed the victim of a North Texas car crash earlier in the month was up-and-coming Texas country-western singer Taylor Dee.
The crash happened Monday afternoon, March 15, on U.S. Highway 277 as Texas Department of Public Safety troopers chased a red Dodge pickup truck, the agency said in a statement.
A teenager is in custody and Grand Prairie police are investigating a chase that ended in a deadly crash in Old East Dallas.
MedStar paramedic Trey McDaniel was on his way to work on Thursday, February 11th, when he was ensnared in the massive 133-vehicle pileup on I-35W in Fort Worth that killed six people.
"She said it was like walking through an apocalyptic movie," Rebecca Benson's husband said.
All lanes of I-35W north of downtown Fort Worth have now reopened following Thursday's massive pileup that left six dead and dozens injured.
At least 6 people were killed on February 11 when more than a hundred cars, trucks, and semi tractor-trailers slipped, slid and crashed on an icy section of I-35W. This morning we know the identity of five of those who lost their life.
"Right at that bridge over the Trinity River, and it's just mass pandemonium on my side of the road," said Ryan Chaney, who was driving in the regular lanes of I-35W.
Officials in Fort Worth confirmed at least six people, who have not been publicly identified, were killed in the crash.
In a video captured by a driver, a person along the highway can be seen ducking near a wall as an 18-wheeler crashed into the pileup, which caused multiple vehicles to go into the air.
"You don't see the ice, 'til you feel it... You can't stop, so I steered off into that wall... then the people behind me just bam, bam, bam, bam," Michael Howard said.
"Who was responsible for safety on this roadway?" That's just one of the many questions Texas state Rep. Ramon Romero, Jr. is asking about the deadly pileup on Interstate-35W in Fort Worth.
Chopper 11 captured video of a dog being pulled out of the massive I-35W pileup and taken to safety.
Police said they responded to the crash in the 1300 block of South Main Street (U.S. Highway 377) near Kroger Drive just after 1:40 p.m.
At least two people are dead after a head-on crash near Cleburne Friday afternoon.
A person is dead after falling onto a roadway and being hit by an 18-wheeler during a fight with another person Saturday evening, Arlington police said.
It happened just before 5:00 p.m. on Blue Mound Road just south of State Highway 114 along the Justin-Fort Wort border near Northwest High School.
During public comment, parents said the lack of communication from the school district has only added to their frustration.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was arrested and later bailed out of Collin County jail.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the role of the F-35 fighter jet and its workforce during a visit to Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant.
Cowboys of Color will ride without its founder Cleo Hearn, honoring the rodeo legend who spent more than 50 years spotlighting the diverse history of the American West.
During public comment, parents said the lack of communication from the school district has only added to their frustration.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was arrested and later bailed out of Collin County jail.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the role of the F-35 fighter jet and its workforce during a visit to Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant.
Cowboys of Color will ride without its founder Cleo Hearn, honoring the rodeo legend who spent more than 50 years spotlighting the diverse history of the American West.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the role of the F-35 fighter jet and its workforce during a visit to Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will meet with President Trump on Thursday, a White House official said.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
The community gathered Saturday at a parade to celebrate the remarkable season for the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears, who won the Texas UIL 5A Division II state football championship.
Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, and the Dallas Mavericks' oft-injured big man could be facing an extended absence.
Jason Witten is packing up and heading north after being hired by Oklahoma University as the Sooner's new tight ends coach.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
The comic sold for 10 cents when it came out in 1938, and introduced the world to Superman.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
