GM Chevrolet Bolt collides with motorbike, injures rider

Motorcyclist Oscar Nillson sued General Motors after an autonomous Chevrolet Bolt electric prototype collided in a street in San Francisco, knocking him off his bike and leaving him with injuries to his neck and shoulder.

GM said in its accident report that its vehicle had been changing lanes when the gap ahead closed, forcing it to re-centre itself in the original lane. Meantime the motocyclist, who was coming from behind at a faster speed, moved into the car's way. 

After the collision, the motorcyclist was seen tumbling to the ground. 

Nillson subsequently filed a lawsuit against General Motors.

➕ June 2018. General Motors settled with Nilsson, without admitting fault. Details of the settlement were not disclosed.

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