Terrifying Crash: Tesla on Autopilot Plunges Into Lake
On October 22, 2024, a 45-year-old man from the Czech Republic was driving a Tesla Model X near Lake Traunsee in Austria when he activated Autopilot. According to Austrian police, the car suddenly braked when detecting an obstacle, then unexpectedly accelerated, forcing the driver to swerve right — and the vehicle drove straight into the lake.
The driver managed to escape just before the car sank 5 meters underwater. A newborn child was reportedly inside the vehicle, sparking outrage across Europe and the automotive world. This chilling event raises a critical question:
Is Tesla’s technology putting lives at risk?
Autopilot Has a Deadly History: The Hidden Truth
This isn’t the first time Tesla’s Autopilot has been linked to serious — even fatal — accidents. Key incidents include:
- In April 2024, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concluded a 3-year investigation, identifying at least 13 fatal crashes involving Tesla Autopilot.
- In July 2023, a Tesla Model 3 collided with a Subaru in South Lake Tahoe, California. The crash killed the Subaru driver and a 3-month-old baby riding in the Tesla.
