Michael Ryan fought for decades for safer roads in and around Macon, including on the same roadway where a ghost bike memorial stands after his death in a 2025 traffic accident. Surviving friends and family reflect on the tragedy and efforts to prevent more.
The case, which stems from a deadly crash in 2019, raises broader questions about the safety of Tesla's driver-assistance systems and whether the company has exaggerated their capabilities.
A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows higher speeds are worse for pedestrians regardless of vehicle height — but those risks are amplified for vehicles with taller front ends.