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NHTSA opens Preliminary Evaluation PE26-001 after a Waymo robotaxi struck a child near a Santa Monica school

On Jan 29 2026 NHTSA ODI opened Preliminary Evaluation PE26-001 after a Waymo robotaxi struck a child at low speed near Grant Elementary School in Santa Monica during drop-off (incident Jan 23 2026; minor injuries). The probe examines Waymo ADS caution and behavior in school zones. Source: NHTSA ODI; The Robot Report; CNBC.

Occurred 2026-01-29 · Waymo

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What happened in NHTSA opens Preliminary Evaluation PE26-001 after a Waymo robotaxi struck a child near a Santa Monica school?
On Jan 29 2026 NHTSA ODI opened Preliminary Evaluation PE26-001 after a Waymo robotaxi struck a child at low speed near Grant Elementary School in Santa Monica during drop-off (incident Jan 23 2026; minor injuries). The probe examines Waymo ADS caution and behavior in school zones. Source: NHTSA ODI; The Robot Report; CNBC.
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 NHTSA opens Preliminary Evaluation PE26-001 after a Waymo robotaxi struck a child near a Santa Monica school?
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 NHTSA opens Preliminary Evaluation PE26-001 after a Waymo robotaxi struck a child near a Santa Monica school?
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 NHTSA opens Preliminary Evaluation PE26-001 after a Waymo robotaxi struck a child near a Santa Monica school?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Unreviewed · no sources on file · last reviewed 2026-06-27

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Last reviewed 2026-06-27

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