In the USA, Tesla entered a house's living room: The man on the sofa was injured.

In the crash that occurred on Sunday in the city of Chester in the state of New York, a Tesla entered the living room of a house on High Street. While the vehicle entered through the living room window, the homeowner Jose Gonzalez, who was seated on the sofa, was injured.

Thrown from the sofa by the impact.

Gonzalez said he was thrown from the sofa he was sitting on as the vehicle struck the house. After the crash, he reported stiffness in his neck and pain in the upper and lower parts of his back and shoulder, and said he lost consciousness for a few seconds because of the impact.

Tesla Passed the Stop Sign.

According to Gonzalez, the Tesla was heading south when it passed the stop sign at a T-shaped intersection and headed straight toward the house. The vehicle struck the living room in a short time, causing extensive damage.

Allegation that the Driver Was Sleeping.

According to a report relayed by ABC7 New York, the homeowner said that some drivers who arrived at the scene after the accident told him that the Tesla driver was asleep and the vehicle was moving in Autopilot mode. However, these details have not yet been confirmed by police. Chester police announced that the investigation is ongoing to determine what caused the accident.

Police Investigating the Cause

In a statement issued by the Chester Police Department, it was noted that the investigation is looking into whether the accident was caused by the vehicle, the driver, or some other environmental factor. Officials said that no definitive conclusion about the exact cause of the accident has been reached until the investigation is complete.

Stayed in Hospital for Days

After the accident, Gonzalez was taken to the hospital and received treatment at a medical facility for several days. The homeowner said that the driver fell asleep and therefore could not intervene in the vehicle. Gonzalez also argued that Tesla should have noticed the stop sign and the end of the road as it approached the intersection.

Highlights Both Human and Technological Errors

Gonzalez said that, when evaluating what happened, he thinks there could be both a human and a technical problem in the accident. He said that especially the vehicle’s GPS system should take into account the road structure and the stop sign at the intersection. This assessment has not been stated as the official cause of the accident.

Awaiting Police Report for Damage

Gonzalez is waiting for the police report to be completed so that cleaning and repair work at home can begin. After the report is prepared, he plans to start the process of repairing the damage that occurred at home by meeting with the insurance company.