- Today - Holidays - Birthdays - Reminders - Cities - Atlanta - Austin - Baltimore - Berwyn - Beverly Hills - Birmingham - Boston - Brooklyn - Buffalo - Charlotte - Chicago - Cincinnati - Cleveland - Columbus - Dallas - Denver - Detroit - Fort Worth - Houston - Indianapolis - Knoxville - Las Vegas - Los Angeles - Louisville - Madison - Memphis - Miami - Milwaukee - Minneapolis - Nashville - New Orleans - New York - Omaha - Orlando - Philadelphia - Phoenix - Pittsburgh - Portland - Raleigh - Richmond - Rutherford - Sacramento - Salt Lake City - San Antonio - San Diego - San Francisco - San Jose - Seattle - Tampa - Tucson - Washington Autonomous Vehicle Kills Mother Duck, Flees Scene Residents outraged after Avride self-driving car runs over and kills beloved park duck, then drives off without stopping. Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:53pm Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Austin Today In Austin, Texas, an autonomous vehicle operated by startup Avride struck and killed a mother duck that had wandered away from her nest of eggs in a local park. Witnesses claim the car did not slow down or stop after the incident, and continued driving. Avride has launched an investigation but denies the vehicle ran a stop sign, though it will adjust routes to avoid the area. Residents are outraged over the incident, with some doubting the safety of self-driving cars in their community. Why it matters The incident highlights growing tensions between residents and the proliferation of autonomous vehicles in cities like Austin, which has become a hub for robotaxi testing and deployment. It also raises concerns about the ability of self-driving technology to safely navigate unpredictable situations involving wildlife and pedestrians. The details According