PETERBILT 579 Incident
InjuryADSReport ID: 30530-15027 · APR-2026 at 14:08
Crash Details
Speed
⚡ 59 mph
Weather
🌤️ Clear
Roadway Type
🛣️ Highway / Freeway
Road Conditions
🔧 Normal
Crash Type
💥 Other, see Narrative
Pre-crash Movement
Proceeding Straight
Vehicle Information
MakePETERBILT
Model579
Year2024
ManufacturerAurora Operations, Inc.
System EngagedADS
Driver TypeIn-Vehicle and Remote (Commercial / Test)
Automation Version[REDACTED, MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION]
VIN (partial)1XPBD49X6RD
📍 Location
Sheffield, TX
Operating Entity: Aurora Operations, Inc.
Evidence & Data
🎥Video Available✓
👮Police Report✗
📊EDR Data✗
🎈Airbag Deployed✗
🚛Vehicle Towed✗
Narrative
At 14:08 CST on April [XXX], 2026 in Sheffield, Texas, an Aurora vehicle was traveling east on [XXX] at approximately 59 MPH while operating in autonomy.
The Aurora vehicle was traveling straight in the lane. Other vehicles were present, including a camper trailer which was adjacent to the Aurora vehicle.
The collision occurred when a loose awning from the adjacent camper trailer detached and struck the Aurora vehicle. Following the collision, the Aurora Driver pulled over to a safe location. The Aurora vehicle was driveable from the location.
No injuries were reported. The Aurora vehicle sustained damage.
Aurora will supplement or modify its reporting should additional relevant information become available.
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