Tesla might be in some hot water as fatal accidents involving the brand continue to pile up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are starting an investigation on a fatal accident involving a Tesla and a semi-trailer.

This is not related to the recently reported accident, in which a Tesla Model S burst into flames after colliding with several trees.

The teams sent by the two organizations will be investigating a number of recent crashes, mostly involving the vehicle's autopilot system. If the NHTSA deems it necessary, a recall on the model might be issued.

The accident in question occurred last Friday when a Tesla collided with a tractor-trailer. The height difference caused the roof of the Tesla to be ripped off. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. According to a report by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department, there is no confirmation or denial that the autopilot system was in place at the time of the accident.

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Safe usage of Tesla's autopilot system has come into question a fair number of times since its release. The automaker states that the driver should have their hands on the wheel and paying attention to the road the entire time the function is active. Though many users report not doing so for extended periods of time.

This makes me wonder: is this Tesla implementing unsafe processes, or lazy drivers using these processes in an unsafe way?