Uber self-driving car crashes, flips on side

Occurred: March 2017

An Uber SUV in self-driving mode flipped onto its side after colliding with another car in Tempe, Arizona, prompting concerns about the safety of Uber autonomous cars and the industry as a whole.

The crash occurred when the Uber vehicle, operating in self-driving mode, was traveling at approximately 38 mph and entered an intersection as the traffic signal turned yellow. 

A driver in another vehicle, identified as Cole, failed to yield and struck the Uber SUV, which then hit a traffic signal pole before flipping and colliding with two additional cars. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, although some drivers experienced soreness and whiplash.

Witness testimonies indicated that the