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Tesla in Autopilot mode strikes and kills motorcyclist ejected onto TX-130 in Travis County

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Jul 28, 2026 · Tesla · Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) · Orlando, Florida, USA

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Failure Mode

FATALITY

Event Date

Jul 28, 2026

Primary Entity

Tesla

Robotic Platform

Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS)

Jurisdiction / Location

Orlando, Florida, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

On July 28, 2026, a motorcyclist suffered a rear-tire blowout on northbound TX-130 Toll near Decker Lake Road, Travis County, and was ejected onto the roadway. The rider was struck by an SUV (whose driver initially fled and was later charged) and then by a Tesla operating in Autopilot mode; the Tesla driver reported the vehicle did not detect the rider.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

TeslaView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS)

Operational Sectors

Robotaxis

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.fox7austin.com/news/travis-county-deadly-crash-motorcyclist-killed-after-being-hit-2-vehicles

    https://www.fox7austin.com/news/travis-county-deadly-crash-motorcyclist-killed-after-being-hit-2-vehicles

  • https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/fatal-crash-shuts-down-northbound-sh-130-near-fm-969

    https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/fatal-crash-shuts-down-northbound-sh-130-near-fm-969

  • https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/deadly-crash-sh-130-traffic-fm-969-travis-county-sheriffs-office/269-85dc9864-cf83-4bd3-8f7d-cf273bb83aa8

    https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/deadly-crash-sh-130-traffic-fm-969-travis-county-sheriffs-office/269-85dc9864-cf83-4bd3-8f7d-cf273bb83aa8

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in Tesla in Autopilot mode strikes and kills motorcyclist ejected onto TX-130 in Travis County?

On July 28, 2026, a motorcyclist suffered a rear-tire blowout on northbound TX-130 Toll near Decker Lake Road, Travis County, and was ejected onto the roadway. The rider was struck by an SUV (whose driver initially fled and was later charged) and then by a Tesla operating in Autopilot mode; the Tesla driver reported the vehicle did not detect the rider. The motorcyclist died at the scene. Texas DPS is investigating. Robot nexus: the Tesla was operating in Autopilot, Tesla's autonomous driver-assistance system; Tesla is a registry AV/robotaxi company.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on July 28, 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 Tesla in Autopilot mode strikes and kills motorcyclist ejected onto TX-130 in Travis County?

Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) by Tesla is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Orlando, Florida, USA.

Has anyone responded to Tesla in Autopilot mode strikes and kills motorcyclist ejected onto TX-130 in Travis County?

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 Tesla in Autopilot mode strikes and kills motorcyclist ejected onto TX-130 in Travis County?

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