"Driverless Car Accidents: Safety Concerns and Human-like Driving Behavior"

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In downtown San Francisco, a pedestrian was trapped under a robotaxi after being struck by a regular car at a red light. The autonomous vehicle, operated by Cruise, braked aggressively but was unable to stop before rolling over the woman. Firefighters used the jaws of life to lift the car off the victim, who was transported to the hospital in critical condition. The human driver who initially struck the pedestrian fled the scene, while the robotaxi remained stationary as police gathered evidence.
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- Hit-and-Run Driver Sends Woman Flying Into Path of Driverless Car The Daily Beast
- Cruise Robotaxi Dragged Woman 20 Feet In Recent Accident, Local Politician Says Forbes
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