Cybertruck Tried to Drive 'Straight Off an Overpass' Attorney Claims

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A Cybertruck owner in Texas is suing Tesla for $1,000,000 in damages following an accident involving the vehicle’s self-driving feature.
The lawsuit claims Tesla and Elon Musk oversold the truck’s self-driving capabilities, leading to the crash.
The accident occurred on August 18, 2025, when the Cybertruck, in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode, attempted to drive off an overpass.
The driver, Justine Saint Amour, suffered serious injuries to her shoulder, neck, and back.
Dashcam footage shows the Cybertruck failing to turn and instead crashing into a signpost on the overpass.
The lawsuit criticizes Musk for making dangerous design choices and over-promising product features.
Tesla’s FSD feature, which costs $99 a month, is accused of not working as advertised.
Tesla has faced previous legal issues over misleading advertising of its self-driving features.
The lawsuit highlights Musk’s decision to use cameras instead of LiDAR for cost-cutting, despite engineers recommending LiDAR for better safety.
The case underscores broader challenges in fully automated driving, including incidents involving other self-driving car companies like Waymo.

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