Incident · Injury
Waymo robotaxi hits child near elementary school in Santa Monica
A Waymo robotaxi struck a child pedestrian near an elementary school in Santa Monica. Waymo said the robotaxi struck the child at 6 mph after braking hard from 17 mph.
Occurred 2026-01-29 · Waymo
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- Active · 2026-07-03 · agent:depth
Common questions
- What happened in Waymo robotaxi hits child near elementary school in Santa Monica?
- A Waymo robotaxi struck a child pedestrian near an elementary school in Santa Monica. Waymo said the robotaxi struck the child at 6 mph after braking hard from 17 mph.
- When did this incident occur?
- The incident is recorded as occurring on January 29, 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 robotaxi hits child near elementary school in Santa Monica?
- 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 robotaxi hits child near elementary school in Santa Monica?
- 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 robotaxi hits child near elementary school in Santa Monica?
- This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-03
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Last reviewed 2026-07-03
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