Investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are underway. Video evidence indicated that Butler accelerated to 73 mph, more than double the speed limit, and did not apply the brakes before the collision.
Watch for the outcomes of the NHTSA and NTSB investigations, as they may influence future regulations on autonomous driving. The wrongful death lawsuit could set precedents for liability in similar cases, impacting how manufacturers address safety concerns in their technology.