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Waymo Robotaxi Runs Red Light at Busy Intersection

Waymo Robotaxi Runs Red Light at Busy Intersection - Car Accidents
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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A Waymo self-driving vehicle was captured on video running a red light at a busy Dallas intersection. According to reports, a FOX 4 viewer recorded the robotaxi on Irving Boulevard as it entered the intersection against a red light and moved through traffic. FOX 4 reported that no injuries were reported, and nearby drivers were able to avoid a collision. Waymo said the traffic light appeared “heavily dimmed” from the vehicle’s right-turn-lane perspective and stated that the company was taking steps to address the issue. Autonomous vehicle incidents require a thorough investigation, even when a crash or injury is narrowly avoided. A Dallas car accident lawyer can review whether vehicle sensors, software decision-making, traffic-signal recognition, mapping data, remote support, roadway conditions, lighting, vehicle maintenance, company safety protocols, or another preventable factor contributed to the incident. Important evidence can disappear quickly after an autonomous vehicle crash or near-collision. Vehicle data, sensor logs, camera footage, software records, remote operator communications, maintenance records, company incident reports, traffic camera footage, witness statements, roadway evidence, and police reports may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. If you or your loved one was injured in a Dallas autonomous vehicle accident, Waymo crash, Irving Boulevard collision, robotaxi incident, or Texas self-driving car accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, property damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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