The feds are probing Waymo's behavior around school children

It's not clear if Waymo was at fault for striking a child at 6 mph.

Last week, a Waymo driverless vehicle struck a child near Grant Elementary School in Santa Monica, California. In a statement today, Waymo said that the child “suddenly entered the roadway from behind a tall SUV.” Waymo says its vehicle immediately slammed on the brakes, but wasn’t able to stop in time. The child sustained minor injuries but was able to…