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The claim

The Ford electric car malfunctioned on the freeway, causing it to go out of control before crashing into another vehicle.

Rating

False

Reviewed by Factcrescendo India ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Original review summary

The review says the California Highway Patrol investigated the August 13, 2025 crash on US-101 near Holly Street in San Carlos and found the car was not operating autonomously. It reports that the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, and concludes that the crash was not caused by a vehicle malfunction.[S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] Factcrescendo India original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026