Musk recounts suit where sleeping Tesla driver killed cyclist, then blamed 'new car smell'
SucceededMind · x · 2026-09-04
Elon Musk shared a bizarre old lawsuit: around 2014, a Bay Area Model S owner fell asleep and killed a cyclist — and Musk argues basic lane-following would have saved the victim, which is exactly why Autopilot matters. The twist: the driver refused responsibility and sued Tesla, claiming the "new car smell" made him drowsy. Musk insists it's verifiable in court records.
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