Tesla Inc. is facing its first federal jury trial in Miami over its Autopilot system's alleged role in a fatal 2019 crash near Key Largo, Florida. The incident involved a Tesla Model S traveling nearly 70 mph on Autopilot that collided with a parked SUV, resulting in the death of 22-year-old college student Naibel Benavides Leon and catastrophic injuries to Dillon Angulo. The lawsuit claims Tesla's Autopilot system was defective and unsafe, with plaintiffs arguing the company overhyped its capabilities despite known vulnerabilities. Testimony during the trial revealed that Tesla did not document safety statistics for Autopilot in its early years. Experts have noted the trial could set a legal precedent regarding liability and responsibility for autonomous driving technology in the U.S. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is closely associated with the case, which has drawn significant attention given its potential impact on the company's reputation and the broader auto industry. The trial also follows a prior high-profile Tesla settlement over a 2019 fatal crash involving Autopilot and a tractor-trailer. The case is being closely watched as it may influence future regulatory and legal standards for self-driving vehicle technology.