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ADS crash report in San Diego, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16021)

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COLLISION

Event Date

Date Unspecified

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Physical AI Entity

Robotic Platform

Cross-Fleet / Unspecified

Jurisdiction / Location

Federal / Global

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

On July [XXX], 2026 at 6:21 AM PDT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in San Diego, California was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] near the [XXX] interchange exit. The Waymo AV was traveling southeast bound in the third from the right lane on [XXX] in autonomous mode.

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Operating Manufacturer

Physical AI Entity

Hardware Platform

Platform Unspecified

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-16021

    https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30270-16021

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in ADS crash report in San Diego, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16021)?

On July [XXX], 2026 at 6:21 AM PDT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in San Diego, California was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] near the [XXX] interchange exit. The Waymo AV was traveling southeast bound in the third from the right lane on [XXX] in autonomous mode. As the Waymo AV was approaching the [XXX] interchange exit, the test driver transitioned the Waymo AV into manual mode and proceeded straight at the interchange exit to continue onto the leftmost lane of [XXX]. While the Waymo AV was proceeding straight, an SUV traveling at a high rate of speed in the same lane as the Waymo AV approached the Waymo AV from behind, and the front of the SUV made contact with the rear of the Waymo AV. 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. The test driver of the Waymo AV and the driver of the SUV alleged minor injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 1 of Standing General Order 2021-01 because a vehicle involved was towed away. 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 July 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

Who was involved in ADS crash report in San Diego, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16021)?

The incident is recorded as involving Waymo on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in San Diego, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16021)?

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 San Diego, CA involving a ZEEKR RT (NHTSA SGO 30270-16021)?

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