A Waymo Driverless Car Hit A Child, And Now The NHTSA Is Involved
The incident happened on January 23, 2026. A child near an elementary school ran past a double-parked SUV and into the street. The child ran in front of the driverless Waymo car and was struck.
A Waymo driverless car struck a child in Santa Monica, California, prompting an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The incident occurred near an elementary school, with the child running into the street behind a double-parked SUV, which obstructed the view of the Waymo vehicle. The child sustained minor injuries, and Waymo reported the incident to the NHTSA. The investigation will examine whether the Waymo car adhered to laws and speed limits, and if it showed expected caution in a school area. This incident raises questions about the safety of driverless cars in unpredictable areas.
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