Cruise withheld a portion of video evidence from authorities of one of its driverless vehicles colliding with and dragging a pedestrian.
GM driverless car subsidiary Cruise suspended by California DMV
Day: October 24, 2023
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GM driverless car subsidiary Cruise suspended by California DMV
Cruise withheld a portion of video evidence from authorities of one of its driverless vehicles colliding with and dragging a pedestrian.