Family sues Tesla over Autopilot failure in fatal 2024 Snohomish motorcycle crash

The family of 28-year-old Jeffrey Nissen Jr. has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Tesla, alleging Autopilot failed to detect a stopped motorcycle on SR 522 in Snohomish County, leading to the fatal April 19, 2024 crash. Police say the Tesla driver was relying on Autopilot and may have been distracted by his phone; he was later arrested for vehicular homicide. The suit contends Tesla overstated Autopilot’s capabilities, cites a California ruling on deceptive marketing, and seeks safety improvements.