ZEEKR RT Incident

On February [XXX], 2026 at 2:29 AM PT a Waymo Autonomous Vehicle ("Waymo AV") operating in Culver City, California was in a collision involving an SUV on [XXX] at [XXX]. The Waymo AV was traveling northeastbound in autonomous mode in the third from the right lane on [XXX] when it slowed to a stop for a red light at the intersection with [XXX]. While the Waymo AV was stopped, an SUV traveling northeastbound in the third from the right lane on [XXX] approached the Waymo AV from behind, and the front of the SUV made contact with the rear of the stationary Waymo AV. At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode, and a test driver was present in the driver's seating position. Both vehicles sustained damage. Waymo is reporting this crash under Request No. 2 of Standing General Order 2021-01. Waymo may supplement or correct its reporting with additional information as it may become available.