- NHTSA is opening a new special investigation into a fatal Tesla crash in California.
- The agency opened two new special investigations into Tesla crashes in December.
- NHTSA has opened more than three dozen special crash investigations into Tesla vehicles since 2016.
US opens new special probe into fatal Tesla crash
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday said it is opening a new special investigation into a February fatal crash in California involving a Tesla Model S where an advanced driver assistance system was suspected of having been used.
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