Self-Driving Waymo Vehicle Involved in Traffic Collision on 10 Freeway in West Los Angeles

WEST LOS ANGELES, May 13 (KNN) — A self-driving Waymo vehicle that appeared to be the company’s Jaguar I-PACE model, was involved in a crash overnight on the 10 Freeway in the Sawtelle area of West Los Angeles.

California Highway Patrol’s West Los Angeles officers responded to reports of a traffic collision heard in the vicinity of the eastbound 10 Freeway at Bundy Drive shortly after 1 a.m. Monday. Additional reports were received of another crash heard in the area.

When officers arrived on scene, they located a collision involving a Waymo self-driving vehicle and a black Toyota sedan.

A credible witness at the scene told Key News Network that the Waymo vehicle was in autonomous mode during the collision.

Additionally, there was a male behind the wheel of the Waymo, though not in direct control, who was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics.

A third vehicle was involved in the incident, however, its involvement is unclear at this time.

No other injuries were reported.

The Waymo company states on their website that they are the first autonomous ride-hailing service. “We’re on a mission to be the world’s most trusted driver. Making it safer, more accessible, and more sustainable to get around – without the need for anyone in the driver’s seat.”

The CHP West Los Angeles Office is handling the investigation into the cause of the crash.

Gabriel Pabon, Video Journalist / KNN