_Incident · Collision_

# ADS crash report in Atlanta, GA involving a TOYOTA Sienna (NHTSA SGO 30413-13470)

Canonical ID: `27d35058-377c-4c4c-abc1-efe6ffe0b3bb`

- **Occurred:** 2025-12-01
- **Kind:** `collision`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [May Mobility](/companies/may-mobility.md) (id: `8f52c3ed-fb8c-4f25-8c75-c7c9f912776d`)

The May Mobility vehicle (Ego) was operating in autonomy while waiting in slow traffic in the leftmost of two parallel lanes. Ahead, both lanes were obstructed by stopped vehicles, prompting traffic to move to the center turn lane to proceed. The Autonomous Vehicle Operator (AVO) intervened to move closer to the lead vehicle as another vehicle in the right lane attempted to merge left, preventing it. After the merging car stopped, the AVO pulled closer to the lead vehicle, removing any space to merge. As the lead vehicle began to move, both the AVO and the vehicle to the right immediately accelerated, while the merging vehicle moved left into the side of the May AV. Had the Ego remained in Autonomous mode, it would have maintained a safe distance allowing the merging vehicle to proceed safely. No software defects led to this event. This behavior goes against the training of May AVO€™s. Upon review of this AVO’s actions it was decided to remove this person from their role as an AVO.

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/standing-general-order-crash-reporting#report-30413-13470

## Common questions

### What happened in ADS crash report in Atlanta, GA involving a TOYOTA Sienna (NHTSA SGO 30413-13470)?

The May Mobility vehicle (Ego) was operating in autonomy while waiting in slow traffic in the leftmost of two parallel lanes. Ahead, both lanes were obstructed by stopped vehicles, prompting traffic to move to the center turn lane to proceed. The Autonomous Vehicle Operator (AVO) intervened to move closer to the lead vehicle as another vehicle in the right lane attempted to merge left, preventing it. After the merging car stopped, the AVO pulled closer to the lead vehicle, removing any space to merge. As the lead vehicle began to move, both the AVO and the vehicle to the right immediately accelerated, while the merging vehicle moved left into the side of the May AV. Had the Ego remained in Autonomous mode, it would have maintained a safe distance allowing the merging vehicle to proceed safely. No software defects led to this event. This behavior goes against the training of May AVO€™s. Upon review of this AVO’s actions it was decided to remove this person from their role as an AVO.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on December 1, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in ADS crash report in Atlanta, GA involving a TOYOTA Sienna (NHTSA SGO 30413-13470)?

The incident is recorded as involving May Mobility on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to ADS crash report in Atlanta, GA involving a TOYOTA Sienna (NHTSA SGO 30413-13470)?

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 Atlanta, GA involving a TOYOTA Sienna (NHTSA SGO 30413-13470)?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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