Waymo Contacts Student In Low-Speed Collision

On January 23, 2026, a Waymo autonomous vehicle contacted a student near Grant Elementary in Santa Monica during morning drop-off, resulting in no injuries according to Santa Monica police and Waymo. Waymo says the vehicle slowed from about 17 mph to under 6 mph before contact, reported the incident to NHTSA, and is cooperating as the agency opens an investigation.
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Official company and agency reports increase credibility, but incident's minor injuries and routine nature limit transformative impact.
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