Man claims BMW Park Assist function caused him to 'mount' parked car

Leon Poultney
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Martin County Sheriff's Traffic Deputies are investigating the cause of this parking lot crash. It happened in the Target parking lot in Stuart just after 5pm today. The driver of the car told deputies that the parking assist on the car malfunctioned while they were parking. Fortunately, there were no injuries.
Martin County Sheriff's Traffic Deputies are investigating the cause of this parking lot crash. It happened in the Target parking lot in Stuart just after 5pm today. The driver of the car told deputies that the parking assist on the car malfunctioned while they were parking. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

Many modern vehicles are now fitted with autonomous functions that make life easier for the driver.

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