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At the time of the impact, the Waymo AV's Level 4 ADS was engaged in autonomous mode. The Waymo AV sustained damage.\n\nWaymo AV is reporting this crash under Request No. 1 of Standing General Order 2021-01 because a vehicle involved was towed away. 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