Tesla Model Y on FSD struck and killed pedestrian Johna Story on Arizona highway, first known FSD pedestrian fatality
[FATALITY]Nov 28, 2023 · Tesla · Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) · Orlando, Florida, USA
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FATALITY
Event Date
Nov 28, 2023
Primary Entity
Tesla
Robotic Platform
Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS)
Jurisdiction / Location
Orlando, Florida, USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
A Tesla Model Y operating in Full Self-Driving mode struck and killed 71-year-old pedestrian Johna Story on an Arizona highway between Flagstaff and Phoenix. Story had stepped out of her vehicle to direct traffic around an earlier accident when the Tesla, traveling at high speed, hit her in reduced-visibility conditions from sun glare.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://electrek.co/2026/06/26/tesla-fsd-pedestrian-death-settlement/
https://electrek.co/2026/06/26/tesla-fsd-pedestrian-death-settlement/
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Tesla Model Y on FSD struck and killed pedestrian Johna Story on Arizona highway, first known FSD pedestrian fatality?
A Tesla Model Y operating in Full Self-Driving mode struck and killed 71-year-old pedestrian Johna Story on an Arizona highway between Flagstaff and Phoenix. Story had stepped out of her vehicle to direct traffic around an earlier accident when the Tesla, traveling at high speed, hit her in reduced-visibility conditions from sun glare. This was the first known pedestrian fatality linked to Tesla FSD and triggered NHTSA's reduced-visibility investigation, later upgraded to Engineering Analysis EA26002 covering 3.2M vehicles. Tesla quietly settled the lawsuit with Story's family in June 2026 on undisclosed terms.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on November 28, 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 Tesla Model Y on FSD struck and killed pedestrian Johna Story on Arizona highway, first known FSD pedestrian fatality?
Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) by Tesla is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Orlando, Florida, USA.
Has anyone responded to Tesla Model Y on FSD struck and killed pedestrian Johna Story on Arizona highway, first known FSD pedestrian fatality?
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What is the current status of Tesla Model Y on FSD struck and killed pedestrian Johna Story on Arizona highway, first known FSD pedestrian fatality?
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