Tesla crashes into New York home, injuring resident

A Tesla vehicle crashed into a residence in Chester, New York, on August 30, injuring a homeowner named Jose Gonzalez. Gonzalez reported being sitting on his couch when the vehicle plowed through the living room, throwing him from the sofa and knocking him unconscious.

Witnesses at the scene reportedly told Gonzalez that the driver appeared to be asleep at the wheel. One report suggests the vehicle was operating in Autopilot mode at the time of the incident. Gonzalez stated that the car failed to recognize a stop sign and the end of the road, suggesting a combination of human and technical failure.

Gonzalez was hospitalized for several days suffering from neck, shoulder, and back pain. Local police are currently investigating the cause of the crash to determine if it was due to driver error, vehicle malfunction, or environmental factors.