Hyundai IONIQ 5 Incident

In collaboration with Motional, below is a summary based on their statement: On February [XXX], 2025, at approximately 9:50 PM PT, a Motional AV with VIN PFDKB4AE3RF[XXX] was operating in autonomous mode in Las Vegas, Nevada. The vehicle was stopped in a left-turn lane on [REDACTED, MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION], preparing to turn left onto [REDACTED, MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION]. A safety driver was in the driver's seat, and an engineer was in the front passenger seat. When the light turned from red to a left green arrow, the AV began making a left turn onto [XXX] when a vehicle, two cars behind the AV, rear-ended the cargo van immediately behind the AV, causing the cargo van to rear-end the AV at approximately 2-5 MPH. Following the impact, the safety driver assumed control of the AV and pulled over safely to the side of Russell Road. No injuries were reported in any of the vehicles, and no airbags deployed. The AV sustained damage to its rear bumper. Both vehicles remained drivable and departed the scene under their own power. Law enforcement was not contacted at the time of the incident if a police report becomes available, a copy will be provided.