Tesla in Full Self-Driving mode killed Seattle-area motorcyclist

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A Tesla operating in Full Self-Driving mode struck and killed motorcyclist Jeffrey Nissen on SR 522 near Maltby, WA (Seattle area); driver was looking at his phone and was charged with vehicular homicide.

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