NTSB probes deadly Ford Mach-E crash in Philadelphia

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Nationwide Transportation Security Board (NTSB) stated on Wednesday it was opening an investigation right into a March three deadly crash between a Ford Mustang Mach-E and two stationary vehicles on the I-95 interstate in Philadelphia.

In March, the NTSB stated it was investigating using a sophisticated driver help system in a Ford Mustang Mach-E that was concerned in a Feb. 24 deadly crash in San Antonio, Texas, during which the Mach-E struck rear of a Honda CR-V that was stationary in a site visitors lane on Interstate Freeway 10.

Ford affords BlueCruise, a sophisticated hands-free driving system that operates on 97% of U.S. and Canadian highways with no intersections or site visitors alerts.

The NTSB stated it’s investigating in coordination with the Pennsylvania State Police, which didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.

Ford stated Wednesday it was not too long ago made conscious of this incident by the NTSB and has knowledgeable the Nationwide Freeway Transportation Security Affiliation (NHTSA) as required.

NHTSA requires automakers to report all deadly crashes involving superior driver help methods.

“We’re researching the occasions of March three and collaborating totally with each businesses to know the information,” Ford stated.

NHTSA didn’t instantly remark.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported the crash closed the busy part of I-95 for a number of hours after the deadly accident.

The NTSB has opened a number of investigations in recent times into superior driver help methods together with Tesla’s Autopilot.

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