The preliminary report said the car took off with its owner in the driver's seat but has not yet determiend if he was seated there at the time of the crash.
has recommended that NHTSA and Tesla limit Autopilot’s use to areas where it can safely operate. The NTSB also recommended that NHTSA require Tesla to have a better system to make sure drivers are paying attention. NHTSA has not taken action on any of the recommendations. ...