Child struck by Waymo near elementary school near Los Angeles

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A child was injured when struck by a self-driving Waymo car in California near an elementary school. The incident occurred on January 23rd at Grant Elementary School on Pearl Street, where the child "suddenly entered the roadway" from behind an SUV and directly into the path of the Waymo vehicle.

According to Waymo, the child suffered minor injuries after being hit by the autonomous car, which was traveling at a speed of 17 miles per hour before it slowed down to just 6 miles per hour. The company claims that its braking capabilities were sufficient to prevent any further harm.

The incident has sparked an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), with Waymo voluntarily reporting the incident and cooperating with the investigation.
 
Just can't believe this is happening 🤯... so what's the rush on that kid? I mean, we've all seen those movies where a car just takes off without warning, but in real life, it's a whole different story. 17 mph ain't exactly racing speed, and yeah, the braking system worked fine, but still... my heart goes out to that poor child. We gotta make sure these self-driving cars are tested on actual human behavior, not just simulated scenarios 🤦‍♂️.
 
Ugh, another self-driving car accident 🤦‍♂️... I mean, I get it, these things are still relatively new to our roads, so accidents are bound to happen. But 17 miles per hour? That's basically a crawl 🐜... I'm not buying the whole "braking capabilities were sufficient" thing from Waymo either. I'd want to see some more info on that, like how many sensors were online at the time and what kind of terrain was it on. And what about those pedestrian safety features, you know, the ones that are supposed to prevent accidents in the first place? Were they even enabled? 🤔
 
🚨🤔 I'm not sure how safe these self-driving cars really are... I mean, a 6mph speed limit is pretty low, even for a school zone 📚. And what's up with this kid just walking out into the road? It sounds like a case of poor supervision to me 👥. Waymo's saying their brakes did the trick, but that doesn't necessarily prove they're foolproof 💯. We need more info before we start trusting our kids' lives to autonomous vehicles 🚗. I'm not trying to be negative, but I do think we need to take a step back and ask some tough questions about this whole self-driving thing... are we really ready for it? 🤝
 
🤔 this is so freakin scary! I mean, a self-driving car hits a kid who just walks out into the road from behind a car... how was that gonna happen? 🚗😱 obviously something went wrong, but Waymo's saying their brakes worked and all that jazz. But honestly, 17 miles per hour isn't super fast, so it feels like there should've been more time to react or stop somehow... I don't know, maybe they just got some bad data or something? 🤷‍♂️ the fact that the kid is okay kinda helps, but still... this whole thing feels really shady. 😬
 
Ugh, what's going on with these self-driving cars?! 🤯 I mean, yeah, the company is saying that their brakes worked fine and all that, but come on, a kid just ran out into the road from behind an SUV? That's not exactly "suddenly entering the roadway" that's gonna happen to anyone who isn't paying attention! 🚨 And 17 miles per hour when it hits you? That might as well be going full speed, if you know what I mean. The fact that this is happening with self-driving cars just makes me more worried about their safety...
 
ugh i feel so bad for that poor kid they r like literally 5 yrs old lol what if he hadnt been wearing a helmet?? how is this even possible? self driving cars ar supposed to be safer than human driven ones but now im not so sure 🤕 my cousin got into an accident in her waymo ride last year and she was fine so i guess the system did kick in or something but idk im just really worried about the kids rn like they r the future of this world and we need to make sure they r safe 💔
 
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." 🌨️😬

You know, this whole self-driving car thing is still super new and there are so many variables that can go wrong. I mean, a kid just walked out into traffic like no big deal? That's crazy! 🤯 And 17 miles per hour, that's hardly even moving. You'd think someone would see that coming.

I guess what it says here is that the tech companies are really pushing to get their self-driving cars on the road ASAP and they're willing to take some risks to make it happen. But safety first, right? 🤔 That's why NHTSA has to investigate this stuff.
 
OMG, THIS IS SO SAD!!! 🤕 I cant even imagine what the parents of that little kid are going through right now 😔. A self-driving car is supposed to be safer than human drivers, but accidents can still happen & it's terrifying! 🚨 What was the kid thinking? Entering a road from behind an SUV?! 🤦‍♀️ Waymo says their braking capabilities worked fine, but what if it didn't in another situation? 🤔 We need to be more careful with our roads & our kids' safety! 🚶‍♀️
 
Ugh, this is just so sad 🤕. I remember when cars were a big deal, like in the 80s or something, you know? Self-driving cars are supposed to make everything safer, but what if we're not ready for it yet? My little cousin used to love playing with toy cars on the floor, never thinking they'd actually hit someone... anyway, this kid could've been super hurt or worse, and now he's just got a few boo-boos 🤒. I mean, how are parents supposed to keep their kids safe around these things? I swear, it feels like we're playing catch-up with technology all over again 😩.
 
I'm not buying that the child's parents are going to let this slide. I mean, a 17 mph speed limit is still pretty fast for a self-driving car, right? 🚗😬 It's just an accident waiting to happen, no matter how autonomous the vehicle is. And what if the kid wasn't just 'suddenly entering the roadway'? What if they were actually running towards it because something was wrong? We need more research on these things before we start handing out permits for them. The NHTSA should be looking at this from all angles, not just Waymo's side. It's like, what even is the purpose of self-driving cars if they're just going to end up in situations like this? 🤔
 
🤕 I'm really worried about this incident, you know how stressful school can be already, but now imagine having a car like that just sitting there! It's crazy to think a child could accidentally walk into it from behind an SUV 🚗😨. I mean, even with the speed being so slow, it must have been super scary for that kid. And what if it was one of my younger siblings or cousins? My mom would freak out 😱. I hope they find out what really happened and make sure something like this doesn't happen again. It's just a reminder to be more careful when walking around cars 🚫💡.
 
OMG, like what is going on here?? 🤯 A child gets hit by a self-driving car in front of an elementary school and people are just chillin'? Like, I get that accidents can happen but this is crazy! The way it happened was literally so avoidable - some kid just waltzes out into the road from behind a car? It's like they were trying to prove a point or something! 🙄 And now Waymo is saying their brakes worked and everything will be okay, but let me tell you, that doesn't make me feel any better. I mean, what if it had been going faster? What if the kid wasn't wearing any reflective gear or something?! The thought of it just gives me chills... 😨 And now we're waiting for some investigation to figure out what went wrong, but like, isn't that already obvious?! 🤦‍♀️
 
Ugh, what a terrifying thing to happen! 🤕 I was at the park yesterday with my niece and she's only 8 years old, can't even imagine if something like that happened to her... kids are so unpredictable sometimes you never know when they're gonna dart out into the road. The fact that Waymo is saying their brakes were enough to prevent any further harm though, I don't know man... I feel bad for the parents of the kid who got hurt. It's gotta be a nightmare for them right now. Self-driving cars are supposed to be safer or something? 😕
 
I'm totally torn about this thing 🤯 - on one hand, I think it's crazy that a self-driving car was even near an elementary school, you know? Like, what were they thinking? 🙄 But at the same time, I feel bad for the kid who got hurt... like, no one deserves to be hit by a car, regardless of whether it's self-driving or not 😔. And on another level, I'm all about innovation and stuff, so I guess it's good that Waymo is being transparent about what happened and cooperating with the investigation 🤝. But honestly, can't we just slow down everyone and be more careful around kids? 🚗💨 Like, this was preventable if you ask me... but maybe I'm just being too harsh? 🤷‍♀️
 
this is like a ultimate paradox right? we're living in a world where tech can supposedly save lives, but it also can be super reckless and put humans at risk... 17 miles an hour isn't exactly gonna stop you dead in your tracks if you just walk into the road 😬. i wonder how the parents of that kid are feeling right now. are they worried about the safety features of self-driving cars or are they wondering what could've been done differently? 🤔
 
Just got wind of this news about that self-driving car incident near Grant Elementary School in California 🤕. I mean, I'm all for innovation and tech advancements, but what's the deal with these autonomous cars? Can't they just be programmed to be more aware of their surroundings? Like, a kid walking into the road from behind an SUV is pretty basic stuff to anticipate, right? 🚗👦

And 17 miles per hour before it slowed down to 6 miles per hour? That's like, super slow for a car to be going. I get that the child was fine and all, but what if they weren't? It's still a pretty concerning incident.

I'm not sure what Waymo is expecting here - are they just going to keep on trucking (no pun intended) with their autonomous cars despite this incident? Or will they take some time to regroup and rework their safety protocols?
 
🤕 This self-driving car thingy is a mixed bag, if you ask me. I mean, on one hand, it's great that we're moving towards more autonomous vehicles, but on the other hand, accidents like this one are just too unsettling 🙅‍♂️. It's just not right that a little kid got hurt, even if it was minor.

I'm also wondering, how did the child end up in the middle of the road from behind an SUV? 🤔 Parents need to be more vigilant when it comes to their kids' safety, you know? It's not just about the cars, but about being aware of our surroundings and taking necessary precautions.

The 17mph speed limit on that day was pretty slow, so I'm not sure how much of a risk there really was 🤷‍♂️. But still, accidents happen, and it's up to us to learn from them and move forward 🚗💡.
 
Man, self-driving cars are still so weird... I mean, think about it, they're basically just fancy cars with a bunch of computers in them 😂. Like, what's the point of having a car if you can't even interact with it? And don't even get me started on how they're gonna handle all those crazy road conditions... like, have you seen those new roads in Cali that are designed for autonomous cars? They're like little highways just for self-driving cars 🤯. Anyway, I guess this incident is a good reminder to be careful around cars, but like, who doesn't know not to run out into the street from behind an SUV? 🤦‍♂️

By the way, have you tried that new coffee shop downtown? I heard their iced lattes are on point ☕️. I'm thinking of going there tomorrow after work... maybe I'll bring my laptop and get some actual work done 😴.
 
🤔 So, I'm not surprised about this incident happening in a school zone... it's like they're expecting kids to just walk out into traffic anytime? 🚗😟 The fact that the child was traveling at 17 mph when the car hit them is pretty surprising though - I mean, shouldn't the kids be taught to stay off the road during drop-off/pick-up times?

It's also a bit weird that the child had to enter the road from behind an SUV... what if they weren't paying attention or something? 🤦‍♀️ And how long did it take for Waymo's brakes to kick in, anyway? Was there some delay between when the kid stepped out and when the car stopped?

The NHTSA is doing their thing, so fingers crossed they figure out what went down. I hope the child recovers from those minor injuries... but at the same time, it's also a wake-up call for parents to keep an eye on their kids around self-driving cars 🚗💡
 
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