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Tesla on auto-pilot almost hits California Highway Patrol officers

Tesla Auto-Pilot Crash
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(KERO) — While investigating a deadly crash California Highway Patrol officers were nearly run over by a Tesla on auto-pilot. The incident happened in San Diego Saturday morning.

While investigating officials say a Tesla blew past highway patrol cars, almost hit a fire truck and missed an officer by a few feet before striking a parked SUV.

The tesla had been on auto-pilot. According to officers, the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel.

CHP officers say she failed a field DUI test.

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