Cruise driverless car ran over San Francisco Fire Department hose lines during firefighting operations
[TRAFFIC DISRUPTION]May 9, 2023 · Cruise · Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) · Miami
Failure Mode
TRAFFIC DISRUPTION
Event Date
May 9, 2023
Primary Entity
Cruise
Robotic Platform
Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt)
Jurisdiction / Location
Miami
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
The San Francisco Fire Department reported that on May 9, 2023 a driverless Cruise vehicle ran over several lengths of fire hose laid across the 1300 block of Powell Street near Fire Station 2 while crews were working, causing equipment damage the department valued in the thousands of dollars and forcing firefighters to work around the vehicle. Cruise states that its vehicles are built to detect and pull clear of active emergency scenes. This record is attributed to the SFFD incident report as compiled by Mission Local and to Cruise.
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://missionlocal.org/2023/08/cruise-waymo-autonomous-vehicle-robot-taxi-driverless-car-reports-san-francisco/
https://missionlocal.org/2023/08/cruise-waymo-autonomous-vehicle-robot-taxi-driverless-car-reports-san-francisco/
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Cruise driverless car ran over San Francisco Fire Department hose lines during firefighting operations?
The San Francisco Fire Department reported that on May 9, 2023 a driverless Cruise vehicle ran over several lengths of fire hose laid across the 1300 block of Powell Street near Fire Station 2 while crews were working, causing equipment damage the department valued in the thousands of dollars and forcing firefighters to work around the vehicle. Cruise states that its vehicles are built to detect and pull clear of active emergency scenes. This record is attributed to the SFFD incident report as compiled by Mission Local and to Cruise.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on May 9, 2023 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Cruise driverless car ran over San Francisco Fire Department hose lines during firefighting operations?
Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) by Cruise is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Miami.
Has anyone responded to Cruise driverless car ran over San Francisco Fire Department hose lines during firefighting operations?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Cruise driverless car ran over San Francisco Fire Department hose lines during firefighting operations?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.