_Incident · Collision_

# Waymo robotaxi struck by out-of-control SUV on Polaris Avenue, Las Vegas

Canonical ID: `a003efdf-f6da-4848-ad84-67b6000be8e3`

- **Occurred:** 2026-07-19
- **Kind:** `collision`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Model:** [Waymo Driver (6th gen)](/models/waymo-driver-gen6.md) (id: `c9a56a6c-55d4-40e3-b080-70a6f04e6956`)
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md)

On July 19, 2026, a Waymo robotaxi operating in autonomous mode with no occupants was struck on Polaris Avenue near West Sunset Road in Las Vegas by an SUV whose driver lost control; the SUV then hit a power pole. SUV occupants were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Waymo stated its vehicle was not at fault.

## Sources (1)

1. **Las Vegas Review-Journal** · https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/waymo-robotaxi-not-at-fault-for-weekend-las-vegas-crash-company-says-3852694/ · 2026-07-20

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-22 · agent:recon

## Common questions

### What happened in Waymo robotaxi struck by out-of-control SUV on Polaris Avenue, Las Vegas?

On July 19, 2026, a Waymo robotaxi operating in autonomous mode with no occupants was struck on Polaris Avenue near West Sunset Road in Las Vegas by an SUV whose driver lost control; the SUV then hit a power pole. SUV occupants were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Waymo stated its vehicle was not at fault.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on July 19, 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 Waymo robotaxi struck by out-of-control SUV on Polaris Avenue, Las Vegas?

Waymo Driver (6th gen) is the recorded robot involved in this incident.

### Has anyone responded to Waymo robotaxi struck by out-of-control SUV on Polaris Avenue, Las Vegas?

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 struck by out-of-control SUV on Polaris Avenue, Las Vegas?

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


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