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Zoox Robotaxi Reportedly Collided with Open Car Door, Allegedly Injuring San Francisco Street Ambassador
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In brief
An AI system built by Zoox and Automated Driving System Developers and deployed by Zoox, Robotaxi Operators and 1 other allegedly harmed Road Users, Jamel Durden and 1 other.
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- Occurred
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- 1 report
What happened
A Zoox robotaxi reportedly collided with the open driver-side door of a parked car in San Francisco on January 17, 2026, allegedly injuring street ambassador Jamel Durden's hand. Zoox reportedly said the door was opened suddenly and that the vehicle detected it and attempted to avoid contact. Police opened an investigation, and the California DMV reviewed the crash.
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Who was involved
- Alleged deployer
- Zoox, Robotaxi Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers
- Alleged developer
- Zoox, Automated Driving System Developers
- Alleged harmed party
- Road Users, Jamel Durden, Drivers
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Other incidents involving Zoox, Robotaxi Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers
Source record: incident #1540 on the AI Incident Database · all 1 report