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ADS crash report in Los Angeles, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-15070)

[COLLISION]

May 1, 2026 · Waymo · Waymo Driver (6th gen) · Sacramento, California, USA

All Incidents

Failure Mode

COLLISION

Event Date

May 1, 2026

Primary Entity

Waymo

Robotic Platform

Waymo Driver (6th gen)

Jurisdiction / Location

Sacramento, California, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

On May [XXX], 2026 at 6:44 AM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Los Angeles, California was in a collision involving a pickup truck on [XXX] near {XXX}.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

WaymoView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Waymo Driver (6th gen)

Operational Sectors

Robotaxis

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-15070

    https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-15070

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in ADS crash report in Los Angeles, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-15070)?

On May [XXX], 2026 at 6:44 AM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Los Angeles, California was in a collision involving a pickup truck on [XXX] near {XXX}. The Waymo AV was traveling southbound in the right lane on {XXX] in autonomous mode when it began to slow for a queue of traffic stopped for a red light at the intersection with [XXX]. As the Waymo AV was slowing, the Waymo AV transitioned to manual mode and the test driver maneuvered to the right and accelerated forward. As the test driver maneuvered the Waymo AV to pass to the right of a pickup truck that was stopped facing south in the right lane in the queue of traffic ahead, the front left side of the Waymo AV made contact with the rear right side of the pickup truck, the front of the Waymo AV made contact with the west curb of {XXX], and the front right side of the Waymo AV made contact with a street light pole near the curb. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was not engaged and a test driver was operating the Waymo AV in manual mode. Both vehicles sustained damage. The test driver of the Waymo AV was transported to a hospital by an ambulance with moderate injuries. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 1 of Standing General Order 2021-01 because an individual involved was transported from the scene to a hospital for medical treatment. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on May 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

What robot was involved in ADS crash report in Los Angeles, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-15070)?

Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.

Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Los Angeles, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-15070)?

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 ADS crash report in Los Angeles, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-15070)?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.