Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Tesla Sued Over Fatal Autopilot Crash in New Jersey
A family died in a Tesla car crash, and now the car company is being sued.
The lawsuit says the car's Autopilot system was unsafe, causing the crash.
The accident happened in New Jersey in September 2024.
The car went off the road and crashed.
The lawsuit says Tesla's design caused the crash.
Tesla says its self-driving features are to assist drivers, not to drive by themselves.
The company had to recall over 2 million vehicles.
A lawsuit has been filed against Tesla by the estates of the Dryman family.
The lawsuit concerns a fatal crash on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey.
The crash occurred in September 2024 involving a Tesla Model S with Autopilot.
The suit alleges the car's design was "faulty and highly dangerous".
David, Michelle, and Brooke Dryman died in the crash; Max Dryman was not in the vehicle.
- Who
- The estates of David, Michelle, and Brooke Dryman are suing Tesla.
- What
- The estates of the Dryman family are suing Tesla over a fatal Autopilot crash.
- When
- The crash happened on September 14, 2024. The lawsuit was filed on Monday, June 24, 2025.
- Where
- The crash happened on the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey.
- Why
- The lawsuit claims Tesla's defective design caused the crash, leading to the deaths of the Dryman family.
The Lawsuit's Claims
Tesla's Response
Cause of the Accident
The Lawsuit's Claims
Tesla's defective design caused the crash and deaths.
Tesla's Response
Tesla has not yet responded to the lawsuit; company's view is unknown.
- Plaintiff
- Estates of David, Michelle, and Brooke Dryman
- Defendant
- Tesla
- Location of Crash
- Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
- Date of Crash
- September 14, 2024
- Vehicle Involved
- Tesla Model S
- Features Involved
- Autopilot and Full Self-Driving