Viral Video of Mustang Mach-E Crash Not Self-Driving, Driver Arrested for DUI.

A viral TikTok video of a Ford Mustang Mach-E scraping down the highway was not a self-driving car malfunction, but rather a DUI incident. The driver was arrested by California Highway Patrol and no one was seriously hurt. The incident was initially alarming due to the rise of self-driving cars, but the investigation found the car was not in autonomous mode. The Mustang Mach-E has an excellent track record with its BlueCruise system.

Title: Ford Mustang Mach-E Crash: DUI Incident, Not Autonomous Malfunction

A viral TikTok video of a Ford Mustang Mach-E scraping down the highway has sparked concern among motorists and tech enthusiasts alike. However, a thorough investigation by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has revealed that the incident was not a malfunction of the vehicle's autonomous driving system, but rather a case of driving under the influence (DUI).

On August 13, 2025, at approximately 1:08 p.m., the CHP Redwood City Area office responded to a two-vehicle crash on US-101 southbound, south of Holly Street, in San Carlos. The preliminary investigation indicated that the driver of a green Ford Mustang Mach-E crashed into a red Mitsubishi Mirage and then collided with the right shoulder wall near the Holly Street overcrossing [1]. The CHP determined that the vehicle was not operating in autonomous mode and arrested the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence, resulting in injuries to another [1].

The incident initially raised eyebrows due to the rise of self-driving cars and the potential for autonomous vehicle malfunctions. However, the CHP's investigation confirmed that the Mach-E was not in autonomous mode and that the driver's behavior was the primary cause of the crash. The video captured by a nearby motorist shows the driver with hands off the wheel, seemingly in distress or prayer moments before the collision [1].

The Mustang Mach-E has an excellent track record with its BlueCruise system, which is designed to provide hands-free driving assistance. However, the system is not a replacement for human control and requires the driver to remain alert and attentive. In this case, the driver's lack of control over the vehicle suggests that they may have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs [1].

The incident serves as a reminder to all drivers, regardless of the technology in their vehicles, to always remain vigilant and in control. The CHP encourages drivers to report any dangerous driving behavior by calling 9-1-1.

References:
[1] https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodCityCHP/posts/driver-arrested-for-dui-after-commute-hour-crashsan-carlos-calif-the-california-/1156935856468198/
[2] https://newsbytes.ph/2025/08/14/ford-ph-debuts-first-electric-hybrid-vehicles-in-major-ev-push/
[3] https://www.carscoops.com/2025/08/mustang-mach-e-appears-unable-to-stop-before-violent-crash-in-viral-clip/