❗️ Waymo Robotaxi Hits Child Near School

A Waymo robotaxi struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California, causing minor injuries. The incident happened during school drop-off hours, with other children, a crossing guard, and double-parked cars nearby.

The vehicle was traveling at 17 mph when its system detected the child, braked hard, and slowed to 6 mph before contact. The child stood up and walked away, and Waymo said it called 911 and kept the vehicle at the scene until police cleared it.