A self-driving car in Austin killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage

What Happened

An Avride autonomous vehicle killed a duck in Austin's Mueller Lake neighborhood. Residents were upset because the duck was nesting nearby and familiar to locals. The vehicle did not stop after hitting the duck. Avride confirmed autonomous mode operation. The company adjusted operations by excluding certain streets around the lake. Avride is evaluating technology improvements to avoid similar incidents. Local residents saved the duck's eggs in an incubator.

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