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ADS crash report in Santa Clara, CA involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-14538)

On April [XXX], 2026, Nuro was operating a Prius test vehicle in auto mode on [XXX], a street in Santa Clara, CA with a single travel lane in the direction of travel, when a motorcycle attempted to overtake the Nuro vehicle from behind. In so doing, the motorcyclist clipped the side of the Nuro vehicle, causing some minor property damage to the Nuro vehicle.

The motorcyclist then pulled over to the side of the road, and both parties exchanged information. Neither the motorcyclist nor the occupants of the Nuro vehicle were injured, and law enforcement was not called to the scene.

Occurred 2026-04-01 · Nuro R3 at California · Nuro · California · Robotaxis

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  1. https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30291-14538

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What happened in ADS crash report in Santa Clara, CA involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-14538)?
On April [XXX], 2026, Nuro was operating a Prius test vehicle in auto mode on [XXX], a street in Santa Clara, CA with a single travel lane in the direction of travel, when a motorcycle attempted to overtake the Nuro vehicle from behind. In so doing, the motorcyclist clipped the side of the Nuro vehicle, causing some minor property damage to the Nuro vehicle. The motorcyclist then pulled over to the side of the road, and both parties exchanged information. Neither the motorcyclist nor the occupants of the Nuro vehicle were injured, and law enforcement was not called to the scene.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on April 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in ADS crash report in Santa Clara, CA involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-14538)?
Nuro R3 by Nuro is the recorded robot involved in this incident at California.
Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Santa Clara, CA involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-14538)?
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 ADS crash report in Santa Clara, CA involving a TOYOTA Prius (NHTSA SGO 30291-14538)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-23

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Last reviewed 2026-08-23

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