US safety board to hold hearing on two fatal Ford crashes

Core Viewpoint - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a hearing on March 31 to investigate the probable cause of two fatal crashes involving Ford Motor's advanced driver assistance system, BlueCruise [1][2]. Group 1: Investigation Details - The NTSB and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have been investigating BlueCruise since 2025 to assess system limitations and evaluate drivers' responsiveness in specific scenarios [2]. Group 2: System Overview - BlueCruise is an advanced hands-free driving system that operates on 97% of U.S. and Canadian highways, specifically designed for routes without intersections or traffic signals [2].