WAYMO’S SELF-DRIVING MONSTER: Police Chase Autonomous Vehicle Down Arizona Highway
In a shocking and terrifying incident, a Phoenix police officer had to take drastic measures to bring a rogue Waymo vehicle back under control after it went haywire on June 19th. The self-driving car, which was reportedly driving in an oncoming lane, ran a red light and caused chaos on the highway before finally coming to a stop in a parking lot.
According to eyewitnesses, the Waymo vehicle was seen "freaking out" as it zoomed through the intersection, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The police officer, who was forced to take drastic action to prevent a catastrophe, has spoken out about the harrowing encounter, describing the car’s behavior as "real bad".
But what really happened? Was the vehicle truly "confused" by construction signs, as Waymo claims? Or was it a sign of a larger problem with the technology itself? As the investigation continues, one thing is certain: the future of autonomous vehicles is hanging in the balance.
The Disturbing Bodycam Footage
A recent report published by AZCentral has obtained the bodycam footage of the incident, which shows the tense moments as the officer tries to bring the out-of-control vehicle to a stop. In the footage, the officer can be heard saying, "It went into opposing lanes of traffic, which is real bad." A bystander is also heard gasping in shock as the car zooms past.
What’s Next for Waymo?
As the investigation continues, questions are being raised about the safety and reliability of Waymo’s technology. Can we truly trust these autonomous vehicles to share the roads with us? The incident has sparked widespread concern and debate about the future of autonomous transportation.
Will Waymo be able to recover from this embarrassing and dangerous incident? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: the road to self-driving cars is paved with controversy and danger.
