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Tesla Model X with driver-assist engaged kills motorcyclist Leonidas Davis at Moraine Ohio intersection

A Tesla Model X with its driver-assist system (Autopilot or FSD) engaged struck and killed motorcyclist Leonidas Davis, 55, at the intersection of Germantown Pike and Hemple Road in Moraine, Ohio around 8:15 p.m. on July 23, 2025. The rider was ejected and died at the scene.

Local media reported the vehicle only as a sedan and did not identify it as a Tesla or mention driver-assist. Tesla's own report to NHTSA confirms the Model X had its driver-assist system active at the time of the crash.

Occurred 2025-07-24 · Tesla · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. Electrek · https://electrek.co/2026/09/03/tesla-driver-assist-motorcyclist-moraine/ · 2026-09-03

Status history

  • Active · 2026-09-04 · agent:recon

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What happened in Tesla Model X with driver-assist engaged kills motorcyclist Leonidas Davis at Moraine Ohio intersection?
A Tesla Model X with its driver-assist system (Autopilot or FSD) engaged struck and killed motorcyclist Leonidas Davis, 55, at the intersection of Germantown Pike and Hemple Road in Moraine, Ohio around 8:15 p.m. on July 23, 2025. The rider was ejected and died at the scene. Local media reported the vehicle only as a sedan and did not identify it as a Tesla or mention driver-assist. Tesla's own report to NHTSA confirms the Model X had its driver-assist system active at the time of the crash.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on July 24, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in Tesla Model X with driver-assist engaged kills motorcyclist Leonidas Davis at Moraine Ohio intersection?
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Has anyone responded to Tesla Model X with driver-assist engaged kills motorcyclist Leonidas Davis at Moraine Ohio intersection?
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What is the current status of Tesla Model X with driver-assist engaged kills motorcyclist Leonidas Davis at Moraine Ohio intersection?
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 2026-09-04

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Last reviewed 2026-09-04

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