11 crashes have been identified since 2018
The US government has launched a formal investigation into Tesla's autopilot system.
Officials say the cars have trouble identifying vehicles with flashing lights.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified 11 crashes since 2018 - which led to 17 injuries and one death.
#BREAKING US opens probe into Tesla Autopilot system after 11 crashes: traffic safety agency pic.twitter.com/Hmfu6Nh9zv
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) August 16, 2021
