{"id":2054974,"date":"2023-10-04T09:38:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T13:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woman-was-trapped-under-driverless-car-after-accident-in-san-francisco\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T09:40:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T13:40:37","slug":"woman-was-trapped-under-driverless-car-after-accident-in-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woman-was-trapped-under-driverless-car-after-accident-in-san-francisco\/","title":{"rendered":"Woman trapped under driverless car in SF after accident."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwoman-was-trapped-under-driverless-car-after-accident-in-san-francisco%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2054974&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<p>A woman involved in a harrowing accident with\u200d a self-driving car in San Francisco found herself trapped underneath the vehicle until first responders came to her rescue. The\u200b incident, which\u200c occurred on Monday night, left the\u200c victim pinned under the driverless car\u2064 operated by \u2062Cruise, a \u200blocal\u2064 autonomous taxi company.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>The woman, who\u2063 was crossing the street when the accident happened, was initially hit by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-francisco-drives-tech-will-it-drive-away-robot-taxis\/\" title=\"Will San Francisco's tech dominance push robot taxis away?\">human-driven car<\/a> before being thrown onto the pavement in front of the Cruise vehicle. The \u2062autonomous car then\u2064 ran over her and came to a stop, still on \u200dtop of her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>According\u2063 to witnesses, the woman was trapped under the car\u200c for an \u200cunknown \u200bperiod of \u2062time, screaming for help. It was only\u200d when San Francisco firefighters arrived\u2062 at the scene that they were able to lift the vehicle off her and transport her to the hospital.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>The incident has raised concerns about the safety of autonomous \u200dvehicles, particularly in \u2062light of previous incidents involving self-driving cars in San Francisco. Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, had recently been granted approval to operate its driverless taxi services in \u2062the city.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Related\u200c Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/autonomous-vehicle-attacked-with-a-weapon-in-san-francisco-5490321?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Autonomous Vehicle Attacked With a Weapon in San Francisco<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/12\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-vetoes-bill-demanding-human-safety-operators-inside-autonomous-trucks-5497552?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Newsom Vetoes \u200bBill Requiring Human Safety Operators Inside Autonomous Trucks<\/strong><\/a>  -\u2063 9\/24\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Furthermore, concerns have been raised \u200cabout the potential for accidents and \u200ddisruptions caused by self-driving\u200c cars. In\u2063 a separate incident, a fleet \u2062of Cruise\u2063 autonomous vehicles caused a traffic jam in San Francisco&#8217;s \u200cNorth Beach neighborhood\u2063 due to wireless connectivity\u200c issues\u200d during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/splc-attorney-arrested-on-domestic-terror-charges-in-atlanta\/\" title=\"SPLC Attorney Arrested On Domestic Terror Charges In Atlanta\">nearby music festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Given these incidents, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has called for restrictions on the expansion \u2064of Cruise&#8217;s driverless taxi services in the city, citing potential harm\u2064 to public safety and disruptions to street operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Cruise Under Scrutiny<\/h2>\n<p>Earlier \u2062this year, GM&#8217;s Cruise faced a recall of 300 of its autonomous vehicles after one of them collided with a\u200b bus in San Francisco. The \u2064company \u200dattributed the crash to\u2063 software\u200b issues and promptly updated the \u200brecalled vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the promise of autonomous vehicles, concerns about their safety and impact on traffic\u200b persist. Reps. Nancy Pelosi and\u200c Kevin Mullin have urged the\u2062 National Highway \u200bTraffic \u2062Safety Administration to\u200c improve data collection\u200b on\u200c AV incidents to ensure the safe operation of these vehicles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>As the investigation \u2063into the accident involving the trapped woman continues, it is clear that the development \u2062and\u200b deployment\u2064 of self<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woman-was-trapped-under-driverless-car-after-accident-in-san-francisco\/\" title=\"Woman trapped under driverless car in SF after accident.\">-driving \u200bcars require careful consideration<\/a> and\u200c ongoing scrutiny to ensure the safety of pedestrians and the smooth functioning of our streets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is it crucial for autonomous vehicle manufacturers to continually improve\u2064 their \u200btechnology \u200dand testing processes\u2064 to minimize incidents like the one in San Francisco<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Hicles-raise-concerns-after-woman-trapped-under-self-driving-car_4028470.html&#8221;>Autonomous Vehicles Raise \u200cConcerns After \u200dWoman Trapped Under Self-Driving\u2062 Car<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sfgate.com\/news\/article\/Woman-hit-by-autonomous-vehicle-then-trapped-16641996.php\">Woman Hit by Autonomous Vehicle, Then Trapped \u2063Underneath<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the safety of autonomous vehicles and their ability to navigate complex \u2062urban environments. While \u200cproponents argue that self-driving cars have the potential to \u2064significantly reduce accidents caused by\u200b human error, incidents like this raise questions\u2064 about their readiness for public use.<\/p>\n<p>One\u2064 of\u200b the main challenges faced\u2064 by autonomous vehicles is\u2063 their ability to accurately detect and respond to \u2062unexpected situations. In this case,\u2064 the Cruise car failed to recognize the woman on the ground and ran over her, instead\u200d of \u2063coming to a complete stop.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>It is crucial\u2064 for autonomous vehicle manufacturers to continually improve their technology to ensure\u200b that\u200c such incidents are minimized or eliminated altogether. This requires comprehensive\u200d testing and validation \u200bprocesses to identify and address any potential \u2063blind spots or limitations in the system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Furthermore, there is a need for clear regulations and standards to govern the deployment of autonomous vehicles \u200con public \u200droads. While companies like Cruise have obtained\u2062 permits \u200cto operate \u2062their \u200bself-driving taxis, incidents like this highlight the importance of\u2062 ongoing oversight and evaluation to ensure \u200bthe\u200d safety of both\u200b passengers and pedestrians.<\/p>\n<p>Public trust is also a \u200bsignificant factor in the\u2063 widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles. When incidents like this occur, it \u200ccan\u200b erode confidence in this \u200cemerging technology. Open communication and transparency from autonomous \u2063vehicle \u200ccompanies are essential to address concerns and demonstrate their commitment to safety.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>As the industry continues to evolve, it is \u200ccritical for all stakeholders \u2013 from manufacturers, regulators, to the\u2064 general \u200cpublic \u2013 to actively engage\u200d in discussions and collaborations to navigate the challenges and ensure that the benefits of autonomous vehicles can\u2062 be\u2062 realized with\u2062 minimal\u200d risks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The incident in San Francisco serves as a reminder that while autonomous vehicles have the potential to revolutionize transportation, there\u2063 are still significant hurdles to overcome\u200b before they can be fully integrated into our daily lives. Safety must always be the top priority, and thorough testing and regulations are necessary to build public confidence and ensure the well-being of all road users.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A woman in San Francisco was trapped under a Cruise autonomous vehicle after an accident. She was rescued by first responders. 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