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Waymo 'Ojai' vehicle in manual mode crashes into multiple parked cars in Echo Park, Los Angeles

A Waymo vehicle in manual driving mode, operated by a Waymo autonomous specialist with no riders onboard, left the roadway and crashed into several parked cars on Lilac Place in Echo Park near Dodger Stadium. A man unloading groceries narrowly avoided being hit. Waymo stated the vehicle was not in self-driving mode at the time. The crash involved the new van-like 'Ojai' robotaxi model that Waymo plans to add to operations later in 2026.

Occurred 2026-01-25 · Waymo

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  1. https://abc7.com/post/video-shows-new-van-like-waymo-ojai-slam-parked-cars-echo-park/18489764/

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  • Active · 2026-07-06 · agent:depth

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What happened in Waymo 'Ojai' vehicle in manual mode crashes into multiple parked cars in Echo Park, Los Angeles?
A Waymo vehicle in manual driving mode, operated by a Waymo autonomous specialist with no riders onboard, left the roadway and crashed into several parked cars on Lilac Place in Echo Park near Dodger Stadium. A man unloading groceries narrowly avoided being hit. Waymo stated the vehicle was not in self-driving mode at the time. The crash involved the new van-like 'Ojai' robotaxi model that Waymo plans to add to operations later in 2026.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on January 25, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in Waymo 'Ojai' vehicle in manual mode crashes into multiple parked cars in Echo Park, Los Angeles?
The incident is recorded as involving Waymo on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to Waymo 'Ojai' vehicle in manual mode crashes into multiple parked cars in Echo Park, Los Angeles?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Waymo 'Ojai' vehicle in manual mode crashes into multiple parked cars in Echo Park, Los Angeles?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-14

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Last reviewed 2026-07-14

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