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Tesla Autopilot Crash Kills Driver in Pasco County

Elderly Wesley Chapel man died after Tesla left Overpass Road and submerged in a pond while in autopilot mode.
WHO: An 87-year-old Wesley Chapel man; a 75-year-old female passenger
WHAT: Tesla vehicle left the roadway, struck an electrical box, and submerged in a pond; driver died and passenger was injured.
WHEN: May 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Overpass Road, Pasco County (Wesley Chapel area), Florida
WHY: The circumstances leading to the crash while the vehicle was operating in autopilot mode are under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
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