Federal officials say the driver of a Tesla S sports car using the vehicle’s “autopilot” automated driving system has been killed in a collision with a truck, the first U.S. self-driving car fatality. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

(Bloomberg) – The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into a fatal accident involving a Tesla Motors Inc. sedan when the electric-auto maker’s Autopilot software was engaged.

The incident, which occurred on May 7 in Williston, Florida, was reported to NHTSA by Tesla. Shares in the automaker fell 2.7% to $206.50 at 4:50 p.m. New York time after closing regular trading up 1% at $212.28.

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