San Francisco Police Department Investigating Zoox Collision With A Parked Car
Zoox collision under investigation after autonomous vehicle struck parked car in San Francisco. Details on injuries, passenger safety, and regulatory
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San Francisco Police Department Investigating Zoox Collision With A Parked Car
Zoox Collision Raises Questions as SF Police Probe Robotaxi Incident A Zoox autonomous vehicle crashed into a parked car in San Francisco on January 17, 2026, prompting a police investigation into how the robotaxi failed to avoid an open driver's-side door. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. near 15th and Mission Streets, injuring a street ambassador whose hand was crushed when the vehicle made contact with his vintage Cadillac. While Zoox confirmed an employee passenger was inside the vehicle at the time, authorities verified no injuries occurred to occupants. The collision has reignited public scrutiny over how self-driving systems handle unpredictable urban scenarios—and whether current sensor technology adequately detects sudden obstacles like opening car doors. Credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg The Moment of Impact: How the Crash Unfolded According to police records and witness accounts, the Zoox robotaxi was traveling southbound on 15th Street when street ambassador Jamel Dur…
