NEED TO KNOW Waymo has confirmed one of its self-driving cars hit a child walking to school during drop-offThe child was hit while the car was attempting to break, according to a statement from WaymoThe investigation remains ongoing, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)Waymo confirmed one of its self-driving cars hit a child walking to school during drop-off. “The event occurred when the pedestrian suddenly entered the roadway from behind a tall SUV, moving directly into our vehicle's path," the statement said. “This event demonstrates the critical value of our safety systems," a spokesperson for Waymo tells PEOPLE. Reps for Waymo said they voluntarily contacted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the same day the incident took place, and that an investigation has been launched. The ongoing investigation will look into the behavior of the vehicles in school zones and neighboring areas, especially during normal school pick-up and drop-off times, as well as whether the fleet is adhering to posted speed limits.