You can’t get the brand-new Ford Bronco just yet. While the 2025 Ford Bronco is on the way, it’s still being tested. It might have some more work to do as the self-driving mode may have been responsible for killing a construction worker. 

The 2025 Ford Bronco self-driving software may have killed a man 

According to ABC 12, a 2025 Ford Bronco that was being tested is linked to a crash that killed a construction worker. 

The incident occurred about a month ago in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. In a construction zone on northbound U.S. 127 and River Road, the SUV slammed through a barricaded area. It hit and killed construction worker Gregory Smith. 

Investigators found that the Ford Bronco is owned by Ford Motor Company and it’s not available to the public yet. 

A 66-year-old contractor was driving the Bronco and may have been using BlueCruise, the hands-free driving feature. 

Police officers tested the driver for drugs and alcohol, but he was sober. Also, the test vehicle has onboard devices recording data as it’s believed to be a Ford test vehicle. One cord was plugged in under the dash and another was running from the glove box. 

Warrants are being conducted to get information from the event data recorder in the Bronco. This will help clarify if the 2025 Ford Bronco was in driver-assist mode during the crash. The driver hasn’t been charged as this is an ongoing investigation. 

A Ford spokesperson shared that the driver is a third-party employee and doesn’t work for Ford Motor Company. He is contracted through another employer. 

Construction workers didn’t see the Bronco enter the work zone because loud generators and power tools were running. Plus, workers had their ear protection on, so they only saw the aftermath. 

Stay tuned for updates. It’s unclear if the driver or driving software is at fault. Perhaps the 2025 Bronco isn’t ready for BlueCruise yet.