A recent accident in Tamil Nadu, documented in a viral video, is under scrutiny following the death of an individual involving a Tata Harrier EV. The car, reportedly operating in summon mode, allegedly struck a passenger attempting to enter the vehicle. The victim sustained a fatal head injury. The summon mode allows the vehicle to move without direct driver control at reduced speeds. The cause of the incident, and if a technical fault or driver error was the reason, is under review. No legal action has been reported. The Harrier EV, one of Tata’s advanced EVs, includes features like driver-assistance systems and the summon functionality. The footage shows the vehicle’s hazard lights engaged before it moved. Tata has not released an official statement. The accident has triggered a discussion about the safety of semi-autonomous features in India, emphasizing the need for extreme caution when using these technologies.
