Tesla 'autopilot' car hits Phoenix police motorcycle

A Tesla Model X reportedly operating on autopilot hit a Phoenix police motorcycle March 21, 2017. The officer wasn't on the motorcycle at the time and no damage was reported to either vehicle. PHOENIX -- A Phoenix police motorcycle was struck by a Tesla Model X reportedly operating on autopilot last week, police said. The incident happened a few days before an accident involving an automated Uber vehicle in Tempe, Ariz. Phoenix police on Monday confirmed that the incident occurred when a Tesla driver and an on-duty officer exited the Black Canyon Freeway on the afternoon of March 21.