US investigates Waymo self-driving car accident near school.

The US NHTSA is investigating a Waymo self-driving vehicle that struck a child near a school in Santa Monica, California, causing minor injuries. The incident occurred during normal school drop-off hours, with the child running across the street and being hit by the autonomous vehicle. Waymo cooperates with the investigation, stating the vehicle immediately detected the child and reduced speed before contact was made. This incident raises concerns about the safety of robotaxis, as similar incidents involving Waymo vehicles near school buses have been reported.

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